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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Léonie Chao-Fong

US army parade could cost up to $45m and involve 6,600 soldiers

soldiers marching outside by white building
Members of the US military parade as they rehearse ahead of the presidential inauguration in Washington DC on 12 January. Photograph: Ben Curtis/AP

A major military parade to celebrate the US army’s 250th anniversary – which will also coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday – could cost up to $45m and involve thousands of soldiers, hundreds of army vehicles and dozens of warplanes and battle tanks.

The 14 June parade in Washington DC will feature 6,600 soldiers, as well as 50 military aircraft and 150 vehicles, multiple US outlets reported, citing US army spokespeople.

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