FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Huachuca ~ 8 January 08

Yup! it was alright!
Temps in the 70’s, heck its 70 now.

How about you?

B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) represents the history of the U.S. Army's participation in the Indian Wars of the Southwest. Established at Fort Huachuca, Arizona on July 4, 1973, B Troop has promoted the heritage and traditions of the U.S. Army, military horsemanship, and Fort Huachuca for over 30 years. Under its official name, B Troop, 4th Regiment, U.S. Cavalry (Memorial), the group honors a unit that served at Fort Huachuca during the 1880s. Its role is the largest of all memorial cavalry units to be found both in Arizona and the U.S. Army.

The Troop is comprised of active duty military personnel, retired military, Department of Defense civilians, and military dependents. The unit's uniqueness stems from the fact that its strength is all volunteer. The work of the troop may appear romantic, but it is far from dreamy. Troopers must attend to their horses, tack, and stable duties in addition to their military duties and civilian jobs. For the majority of the members, B Troop is practically a second full-time job, considering that most appearances are on weekends and holidays. Many hours of preparation are spent behind the scenes for every performance. The troopers give of themselves freely and display the confident care, esprit, and pride that come from representing the United States Army and the history of Fort Huachuca.

B Troop dresses in authentic uniforms and tack representative of the U.S. Army in the 1880's, and is mounted on "Geldings of hardy color" in keeping with the quartermaster purchase order of 1876. B Troop participates in military ceremonies, parades, and mounted cavalry tactics demonstrations across Arizona and the nation. Some of the most significant events the Troop has participated in have been the Bicentennial Parade in Philadelphia, the centennial statehood celebrations for Montana and Wyoming, and numerous appearances in the Tournament of Roses, Fiesta Bowl, and Holiday Bowl parades.

In August 1973, a Ladies Auxiliary to the Troop was formed. The Auxiliary participates with B Troop in public events and parades, riding sidesaddle and wearing authentic dress of the 1880's.

63 posted on 01/07/2008 6:27:28 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Did you have a tough commute tonight? I hope not.

64 posted on 01/07/2008 6:27:40 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

66 posted on 01/07/2008 6:28:57 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

67 posted on 01/07/2008 6:29:36 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

Beautiful work, Ma. I have not been to Ft. Huachuca, but have been to Sierra Vista on my way to Bisbee...:)

Gorgeous country.

My day hasn't gone half badly. After the last 2 short weeks, there has to be an improvement. We had an hour long blizzard around noon. Maybe an inch, but all is pretty and white again.

70 posted on 01/07/2008 6:31:30 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

Good evening, Late...((HUGS))...are you affected by any of the ugly west coast weather? High and dry?

72 posted on 01/07/2008 6:32:32 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

Woo-Hoo!! Home sweet home! What a beautiful old Army post this is...

Upper Huachuca Canyon picnic area...this is a good place to see wild Gould's Turkeys.

73 posted on 01/07/2008 6:33:14 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)

We had our own Buffalo Soldiers fort at Fort Davis

Located in the Davis Mountains
in far West Texas just north
of Big Bend National Park

75 posted on 01/07/2008 6:34:07 PM PST by luvie (Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)

77 posted on 01/07/2008 6:35:12 PM PST by luvie (Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)

78 posted on 01/07/2008 6:35:13 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

the hardest name to remember how to pronounce that I have run across! LOL

It's real easy...think Charro...Fort Hootchey-Kootchey!!

79 posted on 01/07/2008 6:35:55 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)

Hi Ma,

Little snow, nothing big, typical Oregon winter!!

How about you?

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