A soldier shows a photo of her colleagues on her mobile phone before the start of the solemn act of homage to the national flag and military parade on Columbus Day, on October 12, 2021, in Madrid, (Spain). The improvement of the health situation has allowed the traditional parade for the 12th of October, which last year had to be replaced by an austere static act in the courtyard of the Royal Palace, with no public and a reduced participation of military units. A total of 2,656 military personnel, 68 aircraft including planes and helicopters and 115 vehicles are taking part in this year's parade. Madrid, Spain, on October 12, 2021. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM