Coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the parade will feature tanks, bands and thousands of troops in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

President Donald Trump praised the United States Army as the “greatest, fiercest and bravest fighting force” at the conclusion of a grand display of military might in the nation’s capital Saturday as the Army celebrated its 250th birthday with a parade.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance wished his wife "happy anniversary" during his speech at the capital military parade. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters.

Eighty-four military vehicles, including 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 marching soldiers and other military presentations, were all on tap for the celebration.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Grand military parade in DC marking US Army’s 250th birthday kicks off with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute.

The U.S. has rarely hosted military parades during peacetime—or on a president’s birthday. The last military parade occurred in 1991 in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the end of the Gulf War. Other no

A military parade​ through the streets of Washington, D.C., celebrates the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary today. These maps show the route.