Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs and adopt out the animals
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army's history is closely tied to its cavalry units, those soldiers who rode into battle on horseback. But the service announced Tuesday that it's moving toward a future without the ceremonial horses and will put most of them up for adoption. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The U.S. Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs and adopt out 141 horses as part of a broader warfighting realignment.
Key Points:
- The Army will keep the Old Guard caisson units that provide burial honors at Arlington National Cemetery and Joint Base San Antonio.
- Ceremonial cavalry units at several bases will shut down over the next 12 months, including Fort Cavazos, Fort Carson, Fort Sill, Fort Irwin, Fort Riley, and Fort Huachuca.
- The Army says closing the programs will save about $2 million a year.
- The horses will be adopted out or, in some cases, donated to organizations, but none will be sold.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Ending most Army ceremonial horse units may reduce local jobs and traditions at some bases, while the Army saves about $2 million a year.
Positive Impact
Adopting out 141 horses may help animal welfare groups and keep the horses from being wasted or mistreated.
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Central site where the Army is resuming and retaining caisson operations for burial honors.
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Army ceremonial unit that will keep operating the caisson program at Arlington National Cemetery and Joint Base San.
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Military installation that will continue to host one of the remaining caisson units.
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Army spokesperson quoted explaining the closures, savings, and adoption plan.
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Mentioned in connection with the June 14 military parade, but not a central actor in the article.
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