Gov. Kevin Stitt poses for a picture with a member of the Oklahoma National Guard before a contingent of 50 troops deploy to El Paso for a 30-day mission at the U.S.-Mexico border. (Photo provided by the Governor’s Office)
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard is not planning on participating in the nation’s largest military parade.
The June 14 parade will feature tanks rolling through the U.S. capital’s streets, thousands of soldiers marching and military fly overs to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday. Additionally, it will also be President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
Col. Kristin Tschetter, Chief of Public Affairs, said the Oklahoma National Guard is not planning on participating in the parade.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to show up.
The parade will feature a plethora of militarized equipment, such as helicopters used in the Vietnam War, tanks and other vehicles. In celebration of the evolution of the Army, various uniforms from throughout the years will be worn by soldiers.
The parade is expected to take place on Constitution Avenue. The parade will continue to Independence Avenue.
The specific cost of the event was not immediately known.
Ronald Reagan National Airport was expected to halt flights during the parade.
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