Attendees of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration watch as U.S. Army U.S. Army Parachute Team floats over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. The parachute team, also known as the Golden Knights, is made up of 26 Soldiers.
U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. After their demonstration, the parachutists presented an American flag to President Donald Trump.
U.S. Army soldiers march in historic costumes during the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. The parade showcased uniforms from the Revolutionary War, Vietnam War and more.
A group of attendees at the Army's 250th birthday celebration watch the opening address on a phone in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. The group stood in front of a barrier down the road from the stage where President Trump was seated, but watched on a phone to see the parade better.
A live streamer for social media accounts under the name "Soup Mama Official" cheers and waves as U.S. Army soldiers march through the military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. Soup Mama Official states they are a "501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan, New York based corporation."
U.S. Army soldiers march during the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. According to the America 250 website, the parade's purpose was to display the Army's modern power and to inspire the new generation.
A woman gestures at a protester with middle fingers during the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. The woman argued with the man for several minutes before another man approached and ripped the sign from the protesters' hands.
A woman confronts a protester who entered the Army's 250th birthday celebration and carried a sign stating "TRUMP IS A RAPIST" in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. A crowd formed around the spectacle, but soon dispersed after a fight nearly broke out.
A man shows off his pro-Trump merch during the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. The man said he had gotten some of his merch from a gift shop.
A group stands on overflowing waste bins to get a better view of the ensuing military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. The parade was on Flag Day, also aligning with President Trump's birthday.
An onlooker takes photos of aircraft during the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025.
A woman pretends to blow a kiss at an image of President Donald Trump on a flag that says "Donald Trump for King" during the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. The flag was just one of the several pro-Trump flags being flown on the National Mall that day.
A U.S. Army soldier takes photos of aircraft flying by during the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. Several military members could be seen in uniform attending the parade with their families.
Elliot Latzsch, a Marine veteran, holds an American flag upside near the exit of the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. Latzsch said he was holding it that way to signal distress in America.
Elliot Latzsch, a Marine veteran, holds an American flag upside down as fireworks erupt during the Army's 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. Latzsch said he was holding it that way to signal distress in America.
A Vietnam veteran pulls an American flag away from Elliot Latzsch, a Marine veteran, in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. Latzsch stood outside the exit of the Army's 250th birthday celebration and said he was holding the flag upside down to signal distress in America.
A Vietnam veteran argues with Elliot Latzsch, a Marine veteran, in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025. The Vietnam veteran approached Latzsch after exiting the Army's 250th birthday celebration and seeing him holding the flag upside down. The veteran cited his service in Vietnam and asked Latzsch where he had served.