Army prepares tanks for DC military parade that could cost $45 million

The Army on Wednesday began preparing to ship Abrams tanks from its base in Fort Cavazos, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to participate in its 250th birthday parade along the National Mall on June 14, loading the tanks aboard trains that will depart later this month.

In all, 28 M1 Abrams tanks will be sent to participate in the parade, officials said.

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