Army Col. Kamil Sztalkoper, a spokesman for the III Armored Corps, said the dog is a Blue Heeler (aka an Australian Cattle Dog) named "Doc Holliday" -- likely a nod to the famous Civil War-era gunslinger played by Val Kilmer in the movie "Tombstone."

Any damage to Washington, D.C., city streets during the massive parade planned for June 14 will be paid for by the Army, officials told reporters.

According to America250.org, the official website for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence, Trump has been scheduled to speak at the parade with what the site described as "remarks celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Army's exceptional service, significant achievements and enduring legacy."

The Army on Wednesday began preparing to ship Abrams tanks from its base in Fort Cavazos, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to participate in its 250th birthday parade.

On June 14, a military parade will take place in Washington to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Army. It coincides with Donald Trump's 79th birthday. Among the equipment on display will be Abrams tanks.

A large protest is set to take place on June 14 to oppose a military parade planned in Washington, D.C. on the same day. The protest, led by Refuse Fascism, also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.