(22 May 2025)
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Fort Cavazos, Texas – 22 May 2025
1. Various of soldiers loading up tanks
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Colonel Kamil Sztalkoper, U.S. Army:
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“The Army is celebrating its 250th birthday on June 14th, and one of the things that we want to do is talk about the rich history and heritage of the United States Army. And part of that is showcasing not only our amazing soldiers, but some of the platforms, some of vehicles that we have in our inventory.”
3. Various of soldiers loading tanks
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Colonel Kamil Sztalkoper, U.S. Army : ++COVERED++
We loaded up 90 pieces of vehicles and heavy tracked vehicles that are going to be in the parade. A couple of them will be static displays on the National Mall and then we loaded up some support vehicles as well. So some fuelers, some mechanics, maintenance and some other vehicles to kind of move things around.
5. Various of army loading up tanks
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Colonel Kamil Sztalkoper, U.S. Army Colonel:
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“This happens on a weekly basis. So the soldiers receive a class on how to ground guide the vehicles, how to chain them down, how to do the blocking and bracing, how to be safe about it as well. Because the M1A2 Abrams May battle tank, it is approximately 80 tons of weight. So it’s a very slow, deliberate process.”
7. Wide of tanks being loaded for transportation
STORYLINE:
The Army on Wednesday started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation’s capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month, which will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers.
The event has grown extensively in scope and size since Army planners started working on a festival two years ago to mark the day and have now added a military parade — which President Donald Trump had unsuccessfully tried to do during his first term.
The Army’s anniversary celebration is set for June 14, which also happens to be Trump’s birthday.
It will include concerts, fireworks, NFL players, fitness competitions and displays all over the National Mall for daylong festivities. The Army expects as many as 200,000 people could attend and that putting on the celebration will cost an estimated $25 million to $45 million.
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