Army plans for parade to mark 250th anniversary with 6,600 soldiers, military vehicles, helicopters

The Army is planning a huge military parade in June to mark its 250th anniversary that could include over 6,600 soldiers, 150 military vehicles and 50 helicopters.

The plans were first reported by The Associated Press, which obtained the planning documents dated Tuesday and Wednesday but have not been publicly released.

Army spokesman Col. Dave Butler confirmed to the wire service about the possibility of the parade.

The Army has long planned its 250th anniversary festival on the National Mall, but the parade is a new potential element...