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Pride
Blackhorse Pride
By Capt. Albert ‘Ryan’ Jernegan
FORT IRWIN, CALIF. – e 11th Cavalry brotherhood. (Courtesy asset)
Regiment was established in February 1901 at e Soldiers that populate this regiment
the conclusion of the Spanish-American War. In a strong display of force, the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is very much a lethal weapon
As the regiment was stood up, the First Colonel display a level of dedication that is not imme- when in the hands of an 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment trooper.
of the Regiment, Francis Moore, received a diately evident in other organizations. Soldiers
report proclaiming that “the men assigned have apply the blackhorse patch to their shoulder demonstrated by these troopers, and a desire And when it is all said and done, you will
never seen a horse, horses that have never seen and it is as if they are magically placed on horse-
a man, and 15 o cers who have never seen a back, in formation, and prepared for battle. to emulate their leaders and peers. see that pride in the Soldiers of the Blackhorse.
man or a horse.”
That horseback today is of the steel and
e regiment endured many of these chal- armor variety with the same lethality that
lenges and went on to become a staple in was seen in the days of a dragoon with his
many of the United States’ con icts, proving saber drawn. When an enemy sees either of
their military prowess and tactical pro ciency. these formidable forces across the battle-
Another staple of the regiment that has long field, it is enough to impose a fear never
endured is that of the pride of the cavalryman. experienced before.
“Blackhorse troopers are formidable, they is is the type of pride that is instilled in
are experts at what they do,” said Col. Kevin this unit. Pride of serving with people that
L. Jacobi, the 66th Colonel of the Regiment. share the Army values; Soldiers that have the
“ ey are proud of who they are.” warrior ethos and desire to prove it on the
It is not an arrogant or egotistical type of eld of battle.
pride, but the kind of pride that is established “It is the winning spirit of the Soldier,” Ja-
between warriors through camaraderie and
cobi continued, “the individual Soldier, banded
together in a small group, ghting together.”
At the end of the day, every Soldier that
joins the 11th ACR will see the level of pride
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