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US army parade could cost up to $45m and involve 6,600 soldiers (www.theguardian.com)

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A major military parade to celebrate the US army’s 250th anniversary – which will also coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday – could cost up to $45m and involve thousands of soldiers, hundreds of army vehicles and dozens of warplanes and battle tanks.

The 14 June parade in Washington DC will feature 6,600 soldiers, as well as 50 military aircraft and 150 vehicles, multiple US outlets reported, citing US army spokespeople

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[–] Etterra@discuss.online 4 points 2 months ago

Just in case you needed to get more proof that "waste, fraud, and abuse" was a completely bullshit smokescreen."