Military Parade in Washington Celebrates Army’s 250th Birthday

Trump honored soldiers’ sacrifice and valor in remarks after a parade featuring thousands of soldiers, dozens of tanks, and flyovers.

President Donald Trump and guests watch as members of the U.S Army parade down Constitution Avenue marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in Washington on June 14, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—Soldiers and tanks were on display in a parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary in the nation’s capital on June 14.

President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and other U.S. officials watched the parade, which featured thousands of soldiers, dozens of tanks, and flyovers from planes and helicopters—all representing periods of the Army’s history from the Revolutionary War to the present day.