The United States Army plans to phase out most of its ceremonial cavalry units and put the horses up for adoption. Officials hope the move will “align more resources with warfighting capability and ...

Cavalry units routinely celebrate their rich tradition and heritage. The spur ride exemplifies one of the oldest traditions in the U.S. cavalry -- that of having to earn your spurs, or prove yourself.

Cavalry unit on target By Rachel Young May 30, 2008 1 / 4 Show Caption + (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL ...

We witnessed one of the final joint training events as UH-60M Black Hawk flew over the last cavalry horse unit of the 1st Infantry Division. It’s not ...

In cavalry units of both the North and South, cavalry troop weaponry typically consisted of sabers, revolvers, and breech-loading, single-shot or repeating carbines.

Founded in 1778, Connecticut’s First Company Governor’s Horse Guards still rides today as the nation’s oldest cavalry unit in continuous service. The horse troop escorted Gen. Geo… ...