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By Spc. Bryanna Poulin
25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
KIRKUK, Iraq -- Working together has been an integral part for mission success for two 25th Infantry Division units at Forward Operating Base Warrior.
While one unit provides ground defense, the other keeps a watchful eye on the ground forces. So, it only seemed appropriate that these two units joined together in celebrating the 146th birthday bash.
On May 4, Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th ID, "Broncos," attended the 146th birthday celebration for 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade "Lightning Horse."
"It's a great honor to be able to share this celebration with the Bronco brigade," said Lt. Col. James Barker, 2-6 Cavalry squadron commander. "While conducting reconnaissance and security for 3rd BCT, Lightning Horse Soldiers serve the regiment with honor and distinction."
The birthday celebration kicked off with an awards ceremony where cavalry Soldiers received Air, Army commendation and Army Achievement Medals for tasks such as destruction of enemy devices and outstanding dedication to duties.
After the awards ceremony, Barker presented a brief history of the Lightning Horses 146 years of accomplishments.
"Constituted May 4, 1861, and organized at Camp Scott, Penn., as Company B, 6th Cavalry ... the same day Abraham Lincoln gave his inaugural address to the nation," Barker said. "The squadron kicked off the Civil War by opening fire with 50 cannons at Fort Sumter as part of the Union's first action in the Peninsular Campaign, earning 16 battle streamers for its distinguished service and gallantry."
Following the war, the regiment participated in 10 Indian campaigns, and was responsible for the surrender of the famous Apache chief Geronimo, Barker continued.
Storming alongside Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" during the capture of Santiago, the Squadron also saw action in the Spanish-American War.
On Oct. 20, 1943, the squad was designated the 28th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron as part of Patton's
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 05.14.2007 15:23 |
| Story ID: | 10367 |
| Location: | KIRKUK, IQ |
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