Cavalry squadrons can expect about a 10,000-troop cut, reporters were told in February, which was reflected in this week's guidance. Troops with the 19D cavalry scout classification are considered ...

Sergeant Landes was the first woman in the nation’s history to graduate as a 19D Cavalry Scout, an accomplishment she said has dreamed of since she was a little girl.

Graham, a native of Wichita, Kansas, was a 19D, Cavalry Scout, who joined the U.S. Army in July 2017 from Kansas City, Mo. Fort Bliss was his first duty station.

Valdez, with the Battle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, joined the Army in Oct. 2016. He is from San Antonio.

The cavalry scout acts as the eyes and ears on the battlefield to obtain information about the enemy, allowing for commanders to make knowledgeable decisions for their troops.