FORT WATHUKA, Arizona — Troop B of the historic 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) added three new recruits to its ranks at a graduation ceremony on Friday at Brown Parade Field. Soldiers in 1880s uniforms may seem out of place in today’s world, but as Unit B commander Maj. There is.

Colonel John Ives, commander of the U.S. Army garrison at Fort Huachuka, said: The mountains and our people choose the best means to detect, correct and engage the enemy, always keeping our armies ready to protect the borders of our mighty nation.

“Nothing’s changed,” he said, “just doing things differently.” 1684090863. The B team represents all of us and helps us understand our path to the future. ”

The three new graduates are: 1st Class Shana Green, G35 NCOIC future operations planner. Staff Sergeant Roberto Villarreal, Jr., Instructor, Company A, 309th Military Intelligence Battalion, 111th MI Brigade. Captain Daniel Goring, director and veterinarian of Fort Huachuca Veterinary Services.

Ives said of the graduates: “Our graduates have completed four months of the B Corps Cavalry Riding School and successfully passed their final riding exams. They have been taught everything there is to know about the basics of cavalry life. take care of the saddle;

“They also learned about the organization, history and traditions of the U.S. Cavalry,” he continued. “They learned the importance of teamwork. They learned what it means to be counted among soldiers. The spirit of the cavalry of yesteryear burns brightly in our soldiers. Their passion. Generic generosity keeps our proud Army tradition alive.”

Since Unit B relies solely on volunteers to replenish its personnel, each graduate has had to balance their training with regular jobs, families, and responsibilities.

Green said this was one of the hardest parts of joining the B team.

“It’s very time consuming and the whole process has to be taken seriously,” she said. “Not for the faint of heart.”

Goering, who graduated as a member of the Women’s Auxiliary Reserve, had a different opinion on what was most difficult. Women do much of their work in the side-saddle position, but Goring said it’s hard to learn side-saddle trotting and cantering.

“The hardest part was getting into the canter,” she said. “The fast trot on the side saddle is really bouncy.”

As for Villarreal, he said the most difficult thing was “trying to understand the horse’s mind, because they have their own mind”.

Graduates who completed the ceremonial charge were given spurs and allowed to wear them for the first time. At previous graduation ceremonies, the troopers tightened the spurs themselves, but this time Mount and Ives knelt down and tightened the spurs themselves onto the new graduate’s boots.

“It’s a sign of respect and kinship,” Ives said. “[A sign] that they are part of a proud tradition. A close-knit team member. It is also a reminder that soldiers are never alone. We are always ready to help. ”

As a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Unit, Goering received a monogrammed riding crop on behalf of the Spurs. “The riding crop is a symbol of her ability to control tempo and chaos, and of her control with firmness and coolness,” Ives said.

He choked as he continued. It’s about the love of family, support, and a larger network of teammates.

“We are proud to welcome (these soldiers) to B and the 4th Regiment,” concludes Mr. Ives. “God bless you all, and God bless the United States of America.”

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