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Posted on 01/07/2008 5:59:55 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: forthuachuca; freepercanteen; fthuachuca; huachuca; military; troopsupport
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Yup! it was alright!
Temps in the 70’s, heck its 70 now.
How about you?
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:26:54 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: SandRat
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:27:24 PM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(Wise men seek him still...)
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; Bethbg79; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Brad's Gramma; laurenmarlowe; ...
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.
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:27:28 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: AZamericonnie
Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.
Did you have a tough commute tonight? I hope not.
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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.~)
To: Randy Larsen
What? the Fort? Sierra Vista Az
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:27:52 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: La Enchiladita
Yep! That’s how you say it.
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:28:57 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: mylife
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:29:36 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; SandRat
Beautiful work, Ma. I have not been to Ft. Huachuca, but have been to Sierra Vista on my way to Bisbee...:)
Gorgeous country.
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:30:11 PM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(Wise men seek him still...)
To: SandRat
As seen in Tom Clancy films? L0L
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:31:03 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife
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.
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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.~)
To: La Enchiladita
Bisbee is a unique place.
71
posted on
01/07/2008 6:32:30 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: PROCON
Good evening, Late...((HUGS))...are you affected by any of the ugly west coast weather? High and dry?
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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.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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.
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:33:14 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
An inch?! thats no blizzard! L0L
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:33:36 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife; SandRat; Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; MEG33; All
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)
To: HiJinx
76
posted on
01/07/2008 6:34:53 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: HiJinx
I can hardly wait to visit! :D
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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)
To: mylife; La Enchiladita
78
posted on
01/07/2008 6:35:13 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: LUV W; SandRat; SevenofNine
the hardest name to remember how to pronounce that I have run across! LOL It's real easy...think Charro...Fort Hootchey-Kootchey!!
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:35:55 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Ma,
Little snow, nothing big, typical Oregon winter!!
How about you?
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posted on
01/07/2008 6:36:14 PM PST
by
PROCON
(Happy 2008!)
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