The U.S. Capitol is seen through security fencing, set up on the National Mall, during preparations for an upcoming military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

The upcoming U.S. Army 250th anniversary festival is projected to cost between $25 million and $45 million, according to Heather J. Hagan, U.S. Army Public Affairs spokeswoman. The celebration will take place on June 14 to mark the Army’s 250th birthday.

The 3rd Infantry Division is sending approximately 500 soldiers from Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield to participate in the 250th anniversary parade.

Joint Base Andrews is typically home to Air Force One, but days ahead of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration, it's staging grounds for Fort Bragg's warfighting military helicopters. Apache, Chinooks and Blackhawks are stationed on the flight line as the mission for the 82nd Airborne Division is to assemble ahead of Saturday's massive

President Trump said Thursday that Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is, in fact, invited to the White House for the Congressional Picnic after the GOP senator and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) both said they were “uninvited” from the event amid their opposition to Trump’s tax cut and spending package. Paul said late Wednesday he planned to…

Flag Day and Army’s Birthday. Flag Day and the celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday is June 14. The Nevada National Guard is hosting its 27th annual Flag Day ceremony and

The Army is reviewing why pro-Trump merchandise was sold at Fort Bragg this week at an event orchestrated by the White House and supporters of President Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Ahead of the Army's 250th birthday celebration and parade on June 14, a formidable fleet of military vehicles has started to assemble, including massive tanks at D.C.'s West Potomac Park. 7News cameras got a glimpse at some of those tanks, including the 27-ton M109 Paladin.