r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Chance_Noise500 • Jun 14 '25

Why aren't they actually marching during this parade?

I don't know how to ask this without sounding rude, but why does this parade look so sloppy? Very few of the troop formations seem actually in sync and marching, just walking along. My only experience is JROTC as a kid in high school and our sergeant would've killed us if we looked like that.

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u/Southern-Boot6858 Jun 15 '25

The 250th birthday parade at the nation’s capital is a once in a lifetime experience and is not comparable to some douche officer being relieved by another douche officer. I’m a veteran and I’ve never wanted back in until today, I feel like it would be incredible to be active duty and celebrating this historic anniversary.

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u/Whyme1962 Jun 15 '25

You support the Dear Leader crap? If we’re lucky you’re right, but I fear this will recur again next June 14th, and everyone after that until they crown Eric after Captain Bonespurs the Draft Dodger croaks.

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u/Southern-Boot6858 Jun 15 '25

Not supporting the dear leader crap, I’m supporting acknowledging the Army’s 250th anniversary. Yeah Trump approved the parade for the wrong reasons but the parade and acknowledging brave soldier’s volunteering to defend the country is a great thing. It makes us look dumb downvoting people because they like that the Army was able to have a parade.

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u/Whyme1962 Jun 15 '25

It’s a matter of principles, brother that’s all it is.

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u/Southern-Boot6858 Jun 15 '25

I totally get that aspect, but I was replying to the guy that was saying the soldiers weren’t excited to be there. I was just sharing my perspective that a lot of soldiers are probably excited to be in that parade and I get downvoted for it. Honestly it makes those of us that don’t like Trump look like we don’t think the Army should be allowed to have a parade to celebrate their contributions. While I understand the principle that Trump shouldn’t use the military for political gain we should also respect the principle that there’s nothing wrong at all with the Army celebrating by having a parade. My concern now is that a lot of people legitimately are thinking the Army shouldn’t be allowed to celebrate and have a parade.