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Photos of preparations for Trump’s military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army

Jun 13, 2025, 9:16 AM

Military tanks and other military vehicles are transported via railroad to Washington, D.C. for an ...

Military tanks and other military vehicles are transported via railroad to Washington, D.C. for an upcoming parade for the Army's 250th anniversary, Monday, June 2, 2025, at Fort Cavazos near Killeen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Troops get military assets into place and security fencing goes up around the National Mall where a large image of President Donald Trump drapes a federal building in preparation for Saturday’s military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army that coincides with Flag Day and Trump’s birthday.

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Photos of preparations for Trump’s military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army