Posted on 05/15/2025 4:17:52 PM PDT by Navy Patriot
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to house more than 7,000 soldiers in government office buildings for a parade next month on the National Mall that will celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary.
According to planning documents obtained by USA Today, tanks, warplanes, and other military equipment are set to feature in the June 14 parade, which is to take place on President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
The total cost of the cortege is projected to be about$30 million, but the report indicated that figure could rise to around $45 million.
USA Today reported that the 7,500 soldiers and 120 military vehicles are expected to arrive in the nation's capital in the days leading up to the event, including 24 Abrams tanks and four Paladins — huge, self-propelled howitzer cannons.
Trump will reportedly observe the procession from a viewing stand on Constitution Avenue close to the White House. The parade will close with fireworks at dusk, according to the outlet.
An Army official who previously spoke with The Hill said the parade will stretch from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, to the White House, a length of nearly 4 miles.
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7000 Troops loyal to Trump in DC, who can remain AFTER the parade, ... just in case they're needed.
or is that overdoing it?
It’s the 250th anniversary of the Army for God’s sake. I wish they would stop with the “birthday” BS.
We understand your TDS, your hatred for any US Military Loyal to the CIC President Trump, and your desire for everyday to be Homo Zelensky's Loyalty Day, to celebrate with you, however, you ain't gettin' what you want.
These must be regular Army troops. The National Guard will have to sleep in the parking garage again.
I believe you are correct, these Troops are Regular Army, Active.
The latest is that they are Patriots, and that Trump is trying to overthrow the Constitution. Watch them protest the parade.
All those troops in empty office buildings instead of outside in concrete car parking.
Sounds like a guy that runs hotels!!!
“ The latest is that they are Patriots, and that Trump is trying to overthrow the Constitution.”
I would hope he houses the scariest-looking ones at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting HQ and NPR HQ in DC, and PBS HQ across the river in Arlington. That would be hilarious!
Somebody piss in your Ovaltine?
$4000 per soldier for housing?????
SOMEONE needs to do better math
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