Cav Troopers compete for spurs

By Pfc. Kissta M. FeldnerJune 2, 2009

Presentation to the Spur Board
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A squad presents itself to the Spur Board during 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Squads were required to answer questions about cavalry and U.S.... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Methods of mounting a "horse"
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Spur candidates learn to ride "horses" at 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur ride at Fort Bragg since 1996. The event ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Methods of mounting a "horse"
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Spur candidates learn to ride "horses" at 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur ride at Fort Bragg since 1996. The event ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Packing list inspection
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Spur candidates have ten seconds to repack their bags during a packing list inspection for 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the fir... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Preparing for the Board
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Spur candidates study before presenting their squad to the board of 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur ride at Fort Br... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Pulling security
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Spur candidates pull security and wait to begin the first event of 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur ride at Fort Bra... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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On the same frequency
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Spur candidates check their radios to prepare for the first event of 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur ride at Fort B... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Assembly required
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Members of 10th squad assemble a radio to prepare for the first event of 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur ride at Fo... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Cav troopers participate in Spur Ride
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Spur candidates take part in a mission with their "weapons" during 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur ride at Fort Bra... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Cav trooper pulls security for his squad
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A spur candidate pulls security with his "weapon" during a mission for 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur ride at Fort... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Trooper prepares to cross a creek
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A spur candidate prepares to cross a creek with his "weapon" during a mission for 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was the first spur r... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Candidates assemble weapons for Spur Ride
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Members of 6th squad are given ten minutes to assemble seven different weapons at a station during 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Cav Troopers compete in Spur Ride
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Members of 6th squad are given ten minutes to assemble seven different weapons at a station during 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Spur Candidates assemble weapons in 10 minutes
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Members of 6th squad are given ten minutes to assemble seven different weapons at a station during 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division's Spur Ride on Thursday, May 28. Wednesday was... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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