One of my favorite photos

[MrMackc]

Same here in Texas , at Fort Hood there is a Cav.

 

[oncewas]

The Battle of Bishqab, Oct. 21, 2001 and Cobaki the next day . US troops 12 from Operational Detachment-Alpha (ODA) 595 and two Air Force combat controllers joined forces with the Afgan Northern Alliance troops about 1,500 cavalry and 1,500 infantry and attacked the Taliban who had several T-54/55 tanks, a number of BMPs – armored personnel carriers armed with cannons and machine guns – and several ZSU-23 anti-aircraft artillery.

 

[toot]

I didn't enlist, I volunteered and had a US prefix on my tags. I fought with many men with US on their tags and many fought just as bravely and died just as well as any RA. I too have the scars to prove my words.
Robby

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I am confused, what does volunteered mean? how is different from enlisting, or being drafted? I mean no disrespect, I have only never heard of it? and thank you for your service.

 

[Robby]

You walk in and say take me, agree on a date, show up that morning, get bussed the the place of induction, receive a physical, take the oath and jet off to basic training.
Robby

 

[11Bravo]

Amusing that there are STILL Regiments referred to as "cavalry" in the British Army --- charging in Armoured Vehicles ;-)

We weren't called Cavalry but we sure charged enough times in my tour with our tracks.

 

[Old Timer 48]

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Robby

I rode with the Black Horse! 68-69 vietnam

 

[Coinneach]

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I am confused, what does volunteered mean? how is different from enlisting, or being drafted? I mean no disrespect, I have only never heard of it? and thank you for your service.

The term "Volunteer" is usually used in time of Conflict /War , Enlisting is more common in any circumstance.

 

[toot]

You walk in and say take me, agree on a date, show up that morning, get bussed the the place of induction, receive a physical, take the oath and jet off to basic training.
Robby

to me that is the same thing as ENLISTING. every one who enlists, is volunteering. not getting drafting. sounds a play on words? jmho.

 

[Robby]

I didn't sign any contract, make any deal for a cush job, jus 'lets go'! I volunteered!
Robby

 

[Robin Henderson]

Thought this little diddy appropriate for this thread.

2nd South Carolina String Band - Jine the Cavalry - YouTube

 

[Nathan55770]

Real question is did he fire all 18 shots or just 17, are you feeling lucky?

 

[toot]

when I went in I was asked what duty station / where I wanted to be posted? so I chose EUROPE UNSIGHENED! I thought that would be a great place to go and they gave me a choice! well guess what? it did not happen.

 

[Zulch]

when I went in I was asked what duty station / where I wanted to be posted? so I chose EUROPE UNSIGHENED! I thought that would be a great place to go and they gave me a choice! well guess what? it did not happen.

Well toot? What did happen ?

 

[TFoley]

Australias most venomous and dangerous reptile are its Politicians.

It could well be that the indigenous people here known as Aborigines arent "the first people" at all, its been argued that an original Pygmy race were here and was exterminated by the Aborigines.

Now THAT's a new one for me! TVM.

 

[user 49399]

Thought this little diddy appropriate for this thread.

2nd South Carolina String Band - Jine the Cavalry - YouTube

That’s what I did,,,278th Armored Cavalry to be exact.

 

[Robby]

! was in the one outfit but three divisions. The 101st Airborne was redesigned The 101st Air Cavalry in '68, then changed back again. Spurs were optional, as our horses had rotors.
Robby

 

[toot]

Well toot? What did happen ?

I think that you can figure it out? needless to say it was not any where close to EUROPE.

 

[david w]

Fellas.....fellas.....Please! CALVARY is where Jesus was nailed to the cross. CAVALRY are horse-riding soldiers. Educate yourselves!

I'm dyslexic!

 

[Robby]

Was there a lot of cavalry at Calvary?
Robin

 

[SOLANCO]

Was there a lot of cavalry at Calvary?
Robin

God knows.