Trump's military parade preparations underway as stage is set, tanks arrive in DC

U.S. Army tank is staged at West Potomac Park ahead of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade on June 10, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Various armored vehicles are being transported to the nation's capital area by train and traveling the last leg of the journey to Washington, D.C., by truck ahead of the June 14th parade, which is also President Donald Trump's birthday.

Crews prepare to move a M1 Abrams tank by a truck at the CSX rail yard on June 9, 2025 in Jessup, Maryland. Tanks and other heavy military equipment are being transported to Washington, D.C., for a military parade on June 14 in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.

U.S. Army armored vehicles are staged at West Potomac Park ahead of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade on June 10, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Various armored vehicles are being transported to the nation's capital area by train and traveling the last leg of the journey to Washington, D.C., by truck ahead of the June 14th parade, which is also President Donald Trump's birthday.

Crews prepare to move a M1 Abrams tank by a truck at the CSX rail yard on June 9, 2025 in Jessup, Maryland. Tanks and other heavy military equipment are being transported to Washington, D.C., for a military parade on June 14 in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.

Crews prepare to move a M1 Abrams tank by a truck at the CSX rail yard on June 9, 2025, in Jessup, Maryland. Tanks and other heavy military equipment are being transported to Washington, D.C., for a military parade on June 14 in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.

Crews prepare to move a M1 Abrams tank by a truck at the CSX rail yard on June 9, 2025 in Jessup, Maryland. Tanks and other heavy military equipment are being transported to Washington, D.C., for a military parade on June 14 in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.

Crews move a M1 Abrams tank by a truck at the CSX rail yard on June 9, 2025 in Jessup, Maryland. Tanks and other heavy military equipment are being transported to Washington, D.C., for a military parade on June 14 in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.

Crews prepare to move a M1 Abrams tank by a truck at the CSX rail yard on June 9, 2025 in Jessup, Maryland. Tanks and other heavy military equipment are being transported to Washington, D.C., for a military parade on June 14 in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.

Crews work to prepare the reviewing stand along Constitution Avenue for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Crews work to prepare the reviewing stand along Constitution Avenue for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos, work to offload a U.S. Army M2 Bradley Bradley Fighting Vehicle and a M109A6 Paladin American 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers, left, arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division ready United States Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Marine One lands at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump behind workers putting up a riser in front of the White House ahead of the Army's 250th birthday parade and celebration on June 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Army will mark its 250th anniversary with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft.

Crews work to offload a United States Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank along with additional Army mechanized equipment arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Crews work to offload and ready United States Army mechanized equipment arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Aircraft traveling alongside Marine One with U.S. President Donald Trump pass by the World War II Memorial ahead of the Army's 250th birthday parade and celebration around the White House on June 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Army will mark its 250th anniversary with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft.

Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos, work to offload a U.S. Army M2 Bradley Bradley Fighting Vehicle and a M109A6 Paladin American 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers, left, arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Jun 9, 2025; Jessup, MD, USA; Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos work to offload and ready United States Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, M2 Bradley Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M109A6 Paladin American 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos work to offload and ready United States Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, M2 Bradley Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M109A6 Paladin American 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos work to offload and ready United States Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, M2 Bradley Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M109A6 Paladin American 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos ready United States Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks, arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Crews work to offload United States Army mechanized equipment including M2 Bradley Bradley Fighting Vehicles, seen behind to the right, and M109A6 Paladin American 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers, left, arriving with other mechangized equipment from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Crews work to offload a United States Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank along with additional Army mechanized equipment arriving from U.S. Army Fort Cavazos in Fort Hood Texas for the parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army at the CSX Transportation Yard in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. It also marks a rare example of an official military parade taking place inside the United States.

Tanks (at top) rest on the back of a rail car before being unloaded in Jessup, Md., on June 9, 2025, during the arrival of heavy equipment and military vehicles that will be showcased during in Washington, D.C., during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade. A military parade and celebration of the 250th birthday of the US Army will be held in Washington, D.C., on June 14, which also coincides with President Donald Trump's 78th bithday.