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relieved 1 July 1958 from assignment to the 11th Airborne Division when the 11th was inactivated in southern Germany and its elements reflagged as the 24th Infantry Division and inactivated on 15 November 1958. Troop C was reactivated for a short period (16 March 1962 to 16 January 1963) at Fort Knox, KY, before the lineage was redesignated on 1 February 1963 as Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, and remained assigned to the 11th Air Assault Division (Test)(organic elements concurrently constituted). Troop B, 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, was activated on 7 February 1963 at Fort Rucker, AL, while the rest of the squadron (less Troop B) was activated on 19 March 1964 at Fort Benning, GA. The squadron was relieved from assignment to the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) on 30 June 1965 and inactivated the next day. The assets of the 11th Air Assault Division and the 2d Infantry Division were merged and reflagged as the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), and within several months the division was sent to Vietnam. The squadron was reactivated on 25 November 1966 at Fort Knox, KY, and was organized with Troops A, B, and C as air cavalry and Troop D as ground cavalry.
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as Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, and remained assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (organic elements concurrently constituted and activated as elements of the 101st Airborne Division) at Fort Campbell, KY. The 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry was originally deployed to Vietnam on 12 December 1967 as the ground cavalry squadron of the 101st Airborne Division, but as the division changed to an airmobile mode the squadron was converted to an air cavalry status during the period December 1968 - June 1969. Troops A, B and C (airmobile aviation) thus joined the squadron in March 1969 to complete the conversion. The previous Troop A (ground reconnaissance) had been serving the 1st Brigade of the division since 29 July 1965. The entire squadron was involved in intense aerial combat during the
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The color green was taken from the 3d Cavalry. Their uniforms contained green facings in honor of the 3d Cavalry's first engagement at Vera Cruz, and its contribution throughout the campaign of 1847 to the capture of Mexico City. The regiment chose the unicorn from the 6th Cavalry Regiment, which represents the knightly virtues and, in the rampant position, a symbol of fighting aggressiveness, combined with speed and alacrity. The demi-horse, in honor of cavalry mounts, was taken from the shield of the 8th Cavalry Regiment. The diagonal line, being the traditional military symbol of cavalry, came from the 14th Cavalry.
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helicopters, 10 OH-58A scout helicopters and 8 UH-1H 'HUEYS". Five of the HUEYS were the lift section of the Aero Recon platoon, known as the 'Blues'. The remaining HUEYS were assigned to the commander, maintenance and supply. Bravo Troop also had a section of four UH-1M helicopters, with anti-tank capability. Charlie Troop and Delta Troop were similarly equipped, but did not have the 'Mike" models. The second squadron was assigned to the 101st Airborne, in Ft Campbell, KY.
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thing of the past" contributed to the decision as well as a new regimental organization that was designed to reduce overhead, increase firepower, and retain mobility. Many storied cavalry units came dangerously close to being lost because of organizational changes, but a new policy of retaining units on the rolls of the Army in an inactive status was established, preserving unit designations and histories for future use rather than disbanding or re-designating them.
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exception of the sector in and around the city of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, the entire coast line of the island was left to the 17th Cavalry Regiment. The regiment developed an intricate system of shielded lights and telephone lines for command and control as well as reporting, with camps placed in locations that provided cover and concealment from the air or sea.
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Shield: The shield is taken from the coat of arms of the parent organizations: The First, Third, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Cavalry Regiments. The orange is representative of the uniform facings of the First Cavalry (the old First Dragoons), and the green alludes to the uniform facings of the Third
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and Schofield Barracks until the fall of 1920. Still, the problem remained of covering approximately one hundred miles of rugged coast line with one regiment of cavalry to effectively repel any attempted landing of troops from transports and hold them off until the arrival of reinforcements. With the
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leaving the 5th Squadron inactive to present. The Squadron was reactivated on 2 June 1988, as the Cavalry Squadron of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) at Griffis AFB. Following a move to Fort Drum's Wheeler Sack Army Airfield, the Squadron deployed to Florida as part of the relief efforts
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Troops Charlie, Delta, Echo and Foxtrot (C-F) were stationed separately at Camp Stanley when the 5th Squadron was initiated until later that year when the Air Cavalry relocated to Camp Mobile. In 1992 the Armor Cavalry moved to Camp Pelham, later renamed Camp Garry Owen and the Air Cavalry was moved
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In honor of the cavalry regiments that contributed officers, men and experience to the formation of the 17th Cavalry Regiment, the regimental shield shares much from the coats of arm of those units. Orange is from the 1st Cavalry and was the official color that has historically represented dragoons.
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Troop C, 17th Cavalry was reconstituted 1 March 1957 in the Regular Army and consolidated with the 11th Airborne Reconnaissance Company and the consolidated unit designated as Troop C, 17th Cavalry, an element of the 11th Airborne Division (later designated as the 11th Air Assault Division). It was
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Troop B, 17th Cavalry was reconstituted on 25 April 1957 in the Regular Army and consolidated with the 101st Airborne Reconnaissance Troop and the consolidated unit designated as Troop B, 17th Cavalry, an element of the 101st Airborne Division. It was reorganized and redesignated on 3 February 1964
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Troop A, 17th Cavalry was reconstituted on 1 September 1957 in the Regular Army and consolidated with the 82d Airborne Reconnaissance Company and the consolidated unit designated as Troop A, 17th Cavalry, an element of the 82d Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. It was reorganized and redesignated
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Postwar reorganization of the Army resulted in a reduction of the number of cavalry regiments from seventeen to fourteen, including inactivation of the 17th Cavalry. Lack of funds, reduced personnel authorization, and serious doubts that "the mounted combat of large bodies of cavalry is probably a
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Vietnam: Counteroffensive, Phase III; Tet Counteroffensive; Counteroffensive, Phase IV; Counteroffensive, Phase V; Counteroffensive, Phase VI; Tet 69/Counteroffensive; Summer-Fall 1969; Winter-Spring 1970; Sanctuary Counteroffensive; Counteroffensive, Phase VII; Consolidation I; Consolidation II;
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Troop F, 17th Cavalry was the ground reconnaissance element of the 196th Infantry Brigade (Light), arriving in Vietnam from Fort Devens, MA, on 26 August 1965. The troop was colocated with the brigade throughout its service in Vietnam and departed on 31 March 1972. Initially the unit was equipped
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and throughout the Dak To Province. Each of the 12 patrols rendezvoused with a chopper flight to fight their way in to rescue and re-enforce Tiger Force. The scout's radio frequency was changed to Tiger Force as it did every time the scouts were officially attached to another unit. Troop A was
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Major General Holbrook, while he had commanded the regiment, had presented a cup to be awarded during a regimental competition among the officers of the 17th Cavalry. The competition became an annual event and continued to be held in Hawaii. The test consisted of a ten-mile cross-country ride
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The 1st Squadron was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft Bragg, NC, (1973). It was composed of four troops. Alpha Troop was an airborne ground unit, with recon jeeps. The jeeps were fitted with machine guns and TOWs. Bravo Troop was an air cavalry troop. It consisted of 9 AH-1D Cobra
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On 2 June 1988 the squadron was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) and activated at Fort Drum, NY. On 16 November 1992 the lineage of the former 11th Airborne Reconnaissance Company was withdrawn from the 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry and concurrently the lineage of the 10th
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Vietnam: Defense; Counteroffensive; Counteroffensive, Phase II; Counteroffensive, Phase III; Tet Counteroffensive; Counteroffensive, Phase IV; Counteroffensive, Phase V; Counteroffensive, Phase VI; Tet 69/Counteroffensive; Summer-Fall 1969; Winter-Spring 1970; Sanctuary Counteroffensive;
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Vietnam: Counteroffensive; Tet Counteroffensive; Counteroffensive, Phase IV; Counteroffensive, Phase V; Counteroffensive, Phase VI; Tet 69/Counteroffensive; Summer-Fall 1969; Winter-Spring 1970; Sanctuary Counteroffensive; Counteroffensive, Phase VII; Consolidation I; Consolidation
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1-17 CAV was one of two OH-58D units in the Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. Upon return from OIF in 2006 the unit moved to Ft. Campbell, KY, and reflagged as 7-17 CAV. The other OH-58D unit in the Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division reflagged from
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After Vietnam, the squadron was equipped with ground recon jeeps, 27 Cobras, 30 OH-58A helicopters, and three aero rifle platoons. They had a LNO assigned to the Division Aviation Office, which was otherwise manned by officers from the Aviation Battalion.
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in March 1968 and in May returned to Pleiku. In September 1969 the squadron was relocated to Kontum, moved to Dragon Mountain in November, and in January 1970 the unit returned to Pleiku. In March 1971 it went to Qui Nhon and in late 1971 it was posted to
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containing two series of four jumps each, followed by two series of five jumps each and a fifteen-foot water jump. The winning riders' names were engraved on the cup, which was maintained by the regiment. Unfortunately, it cannot be found today.
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Troop E, 17th Cavalry was the ground reconnaissance element of the 173d Airborne Brigade, arriving in Vietnam from Okinawa on 6 May 1965. The troop was colocated with the brigade throughout its service in Vietnam and departed on 14 August 1971.
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Reconnaissance Company was consolidated with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry. Troop E, 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, was constituted 16 December 1995 in the Regular Army and activated at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
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was the ground reconnaissance element of the 3d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division in Vietnam. Troop A, 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry Regiment arrived in Vietnam on 18 February 1968 and departed to Ft Bragg, NC, on 18 April 1972.
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The lineage of Troop G, 17th Cavalry, was perpetuated by HHT, 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry which arrived in Vietnam from Fort Knox, KY, on 28 October 1967 and was attached to the 17th Aviation Group at Pleiku. It moved to
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Cavalry (the old Mounted Rifles). The demi-unicorn is taken from the shield of the Sixth Cavalry and the demi-horse from the Eighth Cavalry. The diagonal line is symbolic of the Fourteenth Cavalry.
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and C-F Troops (Air Cavalry) originally at Camp Stanley later moved to Camp Mobile; G Troop was the Squadron Long Range Surveillance Unit. On 5 April 1996 the unit reflagged back to 4th Squadron,
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commonly referred to as the western corridor. The mission of the 5th squadron was to maintain readiness to deploy and conduct reconnaissance operations to enable the 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
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Background: The coat of arms was approved on 19 June 1923. It was amended to change the symbolism on 23 June 1960. The coat of arms was amended to revise the symbolism on 15 September 1987.
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4 from Aug 2003 - April 2004. The Troop performed security operations for the 10th Aviation Brigade Headquarters. In 2012, the 2nd Squadron was deployed to Afghanistan operating out of
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to 1-17 CAV (call sign: Horsemen) under the command of LTC Michael Pyott, prior to deployment to Iraq in 2006. LTC Mike Morgan returned the call sign to the original "Saber" in 2008.
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Vietnam: Tet Counteroffensive; Counteroffensive, Phase IV; Counteroffensive, Phase V; Counteroffensive, Phase VI; Tet 69/Counteroffensive; Summer-Fall 1969; Winter-Spring 1970
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had taken his columns into Mexico only a short time before and the need of cavalry troops was pressing. Thirty-two officers and seven hundred and ninety-one veterans from the
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OH-58D Kiowa Warriors with the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct a flyover over the City of Fayetteville, N.C., April 15. 2016.
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6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment reflagged from Ft. Wainwright, Alaska and currently is an air cavalry unit located at Ft. Carson, Colorado as of 16 October 2015.
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Troop K, 17th Cavalry arrived in Vietnam on 1 October 1970 as an air cavalry unit of the 17th Aviation Group in Nha Trang. It departed Vietnam in December 1970.
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The 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry arrived in Vietnam on 30 October 1967 and was assigned to the 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, primarily stationed at
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on 25 May 1964 as Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry (organic elements constituted 6 March 1964 and activated 25 May 1964).
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In 2010 Pale Horse became the first unit in history to win both the AAAA Aviation Unit of the Year and the Ellis D. Parker Aviation Unit of the Year.
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Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 28 June 1923. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 15 September 1987.
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to defend a Special Forces outpost and the Vietnamese company on the edge of complete destruction. Troop A deployed under the command of Captain
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The first mounted formation of the regiment was held on 4 August 1916 and consisted of all fifteen troops and the wagons of the supply troop.
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Symbolism: The winged spur is emblematic of cavalry and speed. The blue ribbon alludes to service with the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Crest: The winged spur is emblematic of cavalry and speed. The blue ribbon alludes to service with the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Relocated from Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Fort Hood, Texas in 2015, as a part of the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.
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and since all were experienced troopers, little time was spent in whipping the organization into shape. The regimental commander,
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inches (2.9 cm) in height overall consisting of a hurt wavy of six voided similarly or superimposed by a silver winged spur.
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Crest: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Tenné superimposed on a hurt wavy of six voided similarly Or a winged spur Argent.
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and APCs equipped with 106mm mounted guns (one per platoon), converting them into Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles (ACAV).
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to conduct decisive full spectrum operations, and provide patrols and support for operations maintaining security of the
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Shield: Per bend Tenné and Vert, in sinister chief a demi-unicorn and in dexter base a demi-horse both rampant Argent.
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Apache Troop 3rd Squadron 17th Cavalry deployed in support operations with the 1st BCT 10th Mountain division during
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In 1965 Troop A, 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division was given a Valorous Unit Award for
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180th Aviation Company (Assault Support Helicopter), March 1972 - April 1972, transferred to the 17th Aviation Group
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U.S. Army Order of Battle, 1919-1941, Volume 2. The Arms: Cavalry, Field Artillery, and Coast Artillery, 1919-41
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Reflagged from 1-17 (Pale Horse) in 2006 after returning from OIF. Relocated to Fort Campbell, Kentucky as 7-17.
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3rd Squadron had been stationed under the Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) at
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129th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter), July 1971 - April 1972, transferred to the 17th Aviation Group
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to Camp Stanton. On 5 April 1996 the 5th Squadron 17th Cavalry Regiment was reflagged as the 4th Squadron
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Tuy Hoa Vietnam, Meritorious Unit Citation, and later after being employed for recon scout patrols in the
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Nearly 50 years ago, a U.S. soldier in Vietnam saved a baby's life. Now he hopes to reconnect with her.
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5th Squadron, 17th Regiment was last active in the Republic of Korea reflagged from the 4th Squadron,
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World War II: Northern France; Rhineland; North Apennines; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe; Po Valley
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when the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment was restructured and re-designated as the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
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The 17th Cavalry left Schofield Barracks by truck for Honolulu on 16 September and embarked on the
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On 5 April 1919, the 17th Cavalry set sail from San Francisco on the USAT. Sherman, bound for
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was reflagged into the 5th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment headquartered at Camp Garry Owen,
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Troop A, 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry, departed Vietnam on 18 April 1972 to Ft Bragg, NC.
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in 1992. A few months later, the Squadron deployed to Eastern Africa as part of Operation "
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Troop D, 17th Cavalry was initially in Vietnam as the ground reconnaissance element of the
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Troop D, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry (Air Cav), July 1971 - February 1972, departed Vietnam
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were transferred as the nucleus of the new regiment. Many of these were recalled from the
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Inactive. Originally created from Aviation Task Force 118 which replaced elements of the
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The 5th Squadron is assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.
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7th Squadron is the Air Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron of the Combat Aviation Brigade,
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6th Squadron is the Air Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron of the Combat Aviation Brigade,
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5th Squadron is the Air Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron of the Combat Aviation Brigade,
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3rd Squadron is the Air Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron of the Combat Aviation Brigade,
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Troop A (Air Cav), October 1967 - July 1971, transferred to the 10th Aviation Battalion
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on 28 February 1927, and organized by June 1927 as a "Regular Army Inactive" unit with
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Troop C (Air Cav), July 1968 - April 1972, assets transferred to Troop H, 10th Cavalry
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Troop B (Air Cav), October 1967 - July 1971, transferred to the 52d Aviation Battalion
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Troop D (Ground), October 1967 - July 1971, transferred to the 52d Aviation Battalion
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61st Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter), July 1971 - March 1972, departed Vietnam
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Troop H, 10th Cavalry (Air Cav), April 1972, transferred to the 17th Aviation Group
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awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for heroism during this battle by President
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class for VIETNAM 1969–1970
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class for VIETNAM 1968–1970
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World War II: Northern France; * Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; * Central Europe
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Troop H, 17th Cavalry was initially the ground reconnaissance element of the
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class for VIETNAM 1969
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class for VIETNAM 1968
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class for VIETNAM 1968
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Counteroffensive, Phase VII; Consolidation I; Consolidation II; Cease-Fire
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Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
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World War II: Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe
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Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
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Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
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World War II: Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe
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with jeeps carrying mounted 106mm guns. Later Troop F was equipped with
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1970–1971
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1970–1971
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1971–1972
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1969–1970
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1967–1968
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1966–1967
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1969–1971
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1968–1969
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1968–1969
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was signed in November 1918, the regiment was under orders to move to
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Trouble began in the copper mining districts of Arizona as the Union (
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3rd Squadron traces its lineage to Troop C of the original regiment.
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The 17th Cavalry Regiment was organized under the provisions of the
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Former beret flash worn by 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry from 1974-1979
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was one of the front line units stationed throughout the region in
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1971
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1969
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1970
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1968
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1971
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1971
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1968
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The HHT, A-B Troops (Scout Armor Ground Cavalry) were located at
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2nd Squadron is the Air Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron of the
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17th Cavalry; Lineage and Honors Information as of 8 July 1996
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Vietnam: Defense; Counteroffensive; Counteroffensive, Phase II
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for VIETNAM 1966 -1967
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for VIETNAM 1965–1966
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Presidential Unit Citation (Army) for DONG AP BIA MOUNTAIN
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from The Institute of Heraldry, Department of the Army.
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for SOUTHWEST ASIA
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for SOUTHWEST ASIA
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for SOUTHWEST ASIA
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Dyhouse, Janie (August 2018). "Searching for Sunday".
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replacing the 1st Squadron that had deployed in 2011.
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Armed Forces Expeditions: Dominican Republic; Grenada
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Armed Forces Expeditions: Dominican Republic; Grenada
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invasion of Laos, when the helicopters supported the
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Description: A silver color metal and enamel device
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