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Cavalry Soldiers receive their combat spurs

FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR, KIRKUK, Iraq- Since the mid-1800s, horse spurs have been a symbol of the cavalry Soldier. Soldiers have been presented with silver spurs for proficiency of Soldier ...
Battle Order on MSN

The Development and Operational Doctrine of the U.S. Army Air Cavalry Combat Brigade: Organization, Attack Helicopter Employment, and Reconnaissa

This story examines the U.S. Army Air Cavalry Combat Brigade from its conceptual origins in the Howze Board report of 1962 to ...
United States Army

U.S. Army Transformation in Action: Arctic Angels, Eighth Army, ROK Partners Forge Lethal Alliance in Korea

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea– In a powerful demonstration of combined combat power, paratroopers from the 1st Squadron, 40th ...
Army Times

These soldiers will reinvent cavalry over the next two years

A Paladin self-propelled howitzer with 1st Cavalry Division takes to the firing line at Fort Hood, Texas, Jan. 19, 2021. (Sgt. Calab Franklin/Army) Cavalry soldiers are preparing to begin a pilot ...
Killeen Daily Herald

Combat veterans of historic cavalry unit receive long-overdue awards

FORT HOOD — A Korean War veteran and 12 Desert Storm veterans of “Custer’s Own” 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment “Garryowen” received recognition for their combat service in a long-overdue ceremony ...
The National Interest

The Army’s 3rd Cavalry Regiment Earned 60 Combat Badges for Raining Hell Down on ISIS

Soldiers with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas, returned from a deployment to Iraq, Syria, and Kuwait, in February 60 combat badges richer. Regiment Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Nash told ...
Houston Chronicle

Texas-based cavalry regiment's combat record runs from Mexico to Iraq

Texas has a long history and a close relationship with the U.S. military and Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines can be found throughout the state-from the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana to Fort ...
Killeen Daily Herald

First Cavalry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team prepares for European deployment

FORT HOOD — Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team held a color-casing ceremony Thursday in front of division headquarters, symbolizing the brigade’s upcoming fall ...
La Grande Observer

Oregon Army National Guard’s 3-116th Cavalry Regiment hones combat skills

BOISE, Idaho — The Oregon Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, showcased its combat prowess through rigorous training at the Orchard Combat Training Center, outside of Boise, ...
Battle Order on MSN

Evolution of US Army Recon Platoons in Iraq and Afghanistan From Heavy BCTs to Armored Cavalry Regiment Designs and Battlefield Surveillance Uni

Explore the diverse designs of US Army Reconnaissance Platoons during the Modular Force era, highlighting the evolution of ...
The Idaho Press-Tribune

'A happy day': 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team returns home

BOISE — Hundreds of families cheered as a Southwest Airlines flight carrying soldiers home touched down on Boise soil. Their hands clutched homemade signs and American flags — excitement was palpable ...
Army Times

Infantry, cavalry scouts, combat medics and others once again eligible for retention bonus

U.S. soldiers train with German paratroopers in 2014 in Baumholder, Germany. Joint fire support specialists are one of 10 MOSs recently added to the Army's retention bonus program. (Erich Backes/Army) ...