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Remarkable Fort Russell Cavalry Farewell to Horses
A ceremony at Fort D. A. Russell near Marfa marked a milestone as the First Dragoons transition from horse to mechanized units. Old Louie, the 28-year veteran horse, and officers bid farewell while the regiment becomes mechanized with tanks and armored cars, signaling a shift in U.S. cavalry doctrine while noting the potential continued need for mounted troops in certain situations.
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