New Delhi, June 11 -- he US Army is set to mark its 250th anniversary on Saturday (June 14), with a large-scale celebration in Washington, D.C., that will feature a military parade, flyovers, equipment displays, and a public festival. The event will also coincide with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, although the Army has said there are no official plans to recognise his birthday. Nonetheless, Trump is expected to play a central role in the day's ceremonies.

The celebration will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, followed by a fitness competition and an Army birthday festival on the National Mall. The festival will include interactive displays, military demonstrations, and public engagement events ...