The problem with Trump's military parade

Military parades in and of themselves are not problematic.

Were it not for President Donald Trump’s history of stolen valor — taking the prestige of the military and converting it to political popularity — this weekend’s Washington, D.C., military parade on the U.S. Army’s 250th (and Trump’s 79th) June 14 birthday would simply be an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of an intrepid fighting force. That parade could also help address gaps in civil-military relations, including the worryingly small percentage of citizens who have meaningful exposure to the military.