A U.S. Army M1A2 Abrams main battle tank is parked on protective plating in a staging area June 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C., prior to the June 14 Army 250th birthday parade. Protective plates were used in staging areas and along the parade route to mitigate possible damage to local infrastructure due to the heavy weight and movement of tracked vehicles. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Spencer Garrison)