FORT HUACHUCA, Arizona - B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) hosts a
Change of Command Ceremony 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, on historic Brown
Parade Field here. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Hengst will relinquish command to
Army Capt. Andrew Uthlaut.
The public is invited to attend this unique, colorful ceremony which
highlights Fort Huachuca's Old West cavalry heritage.
The 4th Cavalry Regiment is one of the most famous and most decorated
regiments in the U.S. Army. Since its activation in 1855, the 4th Cavalry
has continuously served in peace and war. The regiment has fought gallantly
in the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Philippine Insurrection, World War
II, Vietnam and the Gulf War. The 4th Cavalry has been awarded 58 campaign
streamers, three Presidential Unit Citations, three Valorous Unit Awards and
the French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star for its wartime service.
B Troop is officially established by regulation and funded by the Army. The
unit has a zero-manpower authorization and relies solely on volunteers to
fill its ranks. Members are drawn from active duty, Reserve, and retired
military personnel, Department of Defense civilians employed at Fort
Huachuca, and military Family Members 18 years of age and older. Members of
the unit are uniformed, equipped, and armed in accordance with U.S. Cavalry
standards of the 1880s.
A Ladies Auxiliary supports B Troop, primarily by participating in parades
riding sidesaddle and wearing period authentic clothing, and often assists
with horse care and training. An artillery section known as K Battery also
supports B Troop. These members do not ride, but operate the Troop's 1840
mountain howitzer at ceremonies and public events.
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