Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, stand in formation to witness Lothar “Joe” Funke, a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran, receive his gold spurs after 50 years, Feb. 17 at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. The “Order of the Spur” is a timeless cavalry tradition that allows Soldiers to earn gold spurs by serving in combat, or earn silver spurs by successfully completing a unit spur ride event. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Savannah Roy/ 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs)
Date Taken: | 02.17.2022 |
Date Posted: | 02.17.2022 17:23 |
Photo ID: | 7056687 |
VIRIN: | 220217-A-CE555-461 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 4.05 MB |
Location: | HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, GEORGIA, US |
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