Summary
The Army plans to deploy 25 M1 Abrams tanks during a parade in Washington D.C. on June 14, honoring the Army’s 250th birthday and coinciding with President Trump’s 79th birthday. To protect the streets, large metal plates will be placed at key points along the route, where the tanks’ weight could cause damage. The event will feature about 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, and 50 helicopters, culminating in a parachute jump, concert, and fireworks, with estimated costs between $25 million and $45 million.
