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Thousands lined the streets of Washington as Army celebrated its 250th AnniversaryThousands of people lined the streets of Washington D.C. for the Army's 250th anniversary parade. Marching units, including soldiers in historic uniforms, paraded in front of a viewing stand filled with dignitaries,
Maj. Erica Vandal’s superiors called her “a superb officer.” The president said transgender soldiers like her lack the “honesty,” “humility” and “integrity” to serve.
Sellers are hawking Army anniversary and "No Kings" T-shirts, hats and other items in a move to cash in on Saturday's military parade and anti-Trump protests.
The Army plans an elaborate display of armor, artillery and aircraft for its 250th anniversary parade June 14.
There is a significant chance of rain across the Washington, D.C., area on Saturday, the National Weather Service said, and thunderstorms late in the afternoon or evening could coincide with events near the National Mall to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and after 1,300 battles and skirmishes, the Army, led by Gen. George Washington, defeated the British Empire,
The Army will showcase its most powerful military vehicles Saturday in a parade through the nation's capital, featuring more than $265 million worth of tanks and armored vehicles that normally operate on front-line battlefields.
Major networks are unlikely to change its schedule for coverage of the parade as part of the Army’s 250th birthday celebration on Saturday. Instead, networks will present parade coverage on