By The Associated Press The massive military parade commemorating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, which coincides with President Donald Trump ’s 79th birthday is being staged Saturday

Rain dampened President Donald Trump's parade to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday with thousands of troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft as a flyover was canceled because of poor weather.

It's the U.S. Army's birthday. Originally created as a small force, its soldiers have played a major role in the U.S.'s growth and defense.

The Army is commemorating its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., today, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.

Over 90 "No Kings" protests were taking place Saturday, June 14, across New York state as millions across the country are expected to take part in a "nationwide day of defiance."

(The Center Square) – Thousands of people from across the U.S. came together Saturday in Washington D.C. to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Army.

The "No Kings" protest and march happening in Philadelphia on Saturday coincides with hundreds of rallies scheduled to take place across the country.

State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed, and State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot and wounded in “targeted shootings” in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, two neighboring suburban cities 10 to 20 miles outside Minneapolis.

Flag Day is on June 14 every year. In 2025, Flag Day is on Saturday. The United States Army is celebrating 's 250th birthday is Saturday, June 14, 2025 − which is the same day as Flag Day. On this day 246 years ago, Congress created our national flag by commemorating Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes.

A rumor that the United States Army has a soldier stationed on the moon orbited social media in mid-June 2025 as a result of a statement allegedly made by U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll. People were quick to share the purported quote,