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Army Introduces New 'Military Horseman' Badge
2017-10-10
[Mil.com] The Military Horseman Identification Badge, the Army's newest badge, has been awarded for the first time to ten members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, Caisson Platoon, on Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, Va. The badge recognizes Soldiers who complete the nine-week Basic Horsemanship course and who demonstrate the skills necessary to become a lead rider in the Caisson platoon. Upon successful completion of the course, Caisson Soldiers must then complete 100 Armed Forces Full Honors Funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, serve honorably for a minimum of 9 months in the Caisson platoon and be recommended by the Commander of 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment. Caisson Soldiers must also maintain the standard ceremonial uniform of an Old Guard Soldier.
Posted by:Besoeker

#12  So, they gonna send a truckload to the Cav at Ft Hood? It'll go well with the Stetsons.
Posted by: ed in texas   2017-10-10 20:18  

#11  Yes, his name was Reckless and she was awarded the Victorian cross, the Dickin Medal, was buried with full military honors and commemorated by the marines with a bronze statue. It is quite a story and hopefully Peta will not deface her statue.
Posted by: bman   2017-10-10 15:46  

#10  Didn't a horse win the Medal of Honor during the Korean war by packing ammunition to a hill top?
Posted by: bman   2017-10-10 15:42  

#9  What about the following shovel squad?

Sounds like Army. The Air Force uses contractors.
Posted by: Pappy   2017-10-10 11:38  

#8   Basic Horsemanship course

What about the following shovel squad?
Posted by: Skidmark   2017-10-10 10:20  

#7  No more attendance medals for the rear echelon?

That's what I thought the Army Achievement Medal and ARCOM (that middle one on the top row) were for. Tour of duty completion awards.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2017-10-10 06:57  

#6  ...no, they go to Ft Leavenworth (behind the walls) for that now. Kinder, gentler war making don't you know.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2017-10-10 06:54  

#5  Is there a badge for crushing your enemies, driving them before you and hearing the lamentations of their women?
Posted by: SteveS   2017-10-10 01:20  

#4  What!? No more attendance medals for the rear echelon?
Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839   2017-10-10 01:03  

#3  Hey, that looks like one of my belt buckles!
Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839   2017-10-10 01:02  

#2  If the US Armed forces arte going to head into the N.Korean hills and the past is any indication, they are going to need mule wranglers and pack horse handlers.
Posted by: Fester Protector of the Bunions5227   2017-10-10 00:45  

#1  A gimme medal for the Old Guard.
Posted by: Injun Bucket8891   2017-10-10 00:26  

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