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A U.S. Army M777 mobile howitzer is displayed on the National Mall ahead of this weekend's military parade and celebration on the National Mall on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Army will mark its 250th anniversary Saturday, which is also President Donald Trump's birthday, with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, which will cost between $25 million and $45 million. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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A U.S. Army Stryker combat vehicle is displayed on the National Mall ahead of this weekend's military parade and celebration on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Army will mark its 250th anniversary Saturday, which is also President Donald Trump's birthday, with a parade along the National Mall that will include 6,500 troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft, which will cost between $25 million and $45 million. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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A worker lets people leave Lafayette Square through security fencing as it is installed near the White House during security preparations for a festival and parade to commemorate the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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