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    First Team horse cavalry takes Australian embeds for a ride [Image 12 of 21]

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    A group of civilians in matching blue shirts and jeans stand with hands clasped behind their backs, observing a mounted military formation at the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment facility at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Texas. Uniformed soldiers on horseback are lined up in front of a red barn bearing the 'Horse Cavalry Detachment' sign with the 1st Cavalry Division patch. The scene appears to be an orientation or demonstration event for visitors or trainees.

    FORT HOOD, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    03.20.2014

    Photo by Sgt. Ken Scar    

    7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    Sgt. Jessie Hurst, of Mammoth Springs, Ark., (center, facing other riders) a noncommissioned officer with the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment, briefs members of the division command staff and embedded Australian Defense Force soldiers before a staff ride here March 20. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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    Date Taken: 03.20.2014
    Date Posted: 03.21.2014 15:54
    Photo ID: 1192575
    VIRIN: 140320-A-ZU930-014
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 2.53 MB
    Location: FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US
    Hometown: MAMMOTH SPRING, ARKANSAS, US
    Web Views: 210
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    A military ceremony appears to be taking place outdoors, likely at a U.S. Army installation. A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is administering what appears to be an oath or formal recognition to several soldiers wearing Australian Army AUSCAM camouflage uniforms and black cavalry-style Stetson hats. The setting suggests a joint military exchange or honorary induction ceremony between U.S. and Australian forces.
    A group of Australian Army soldiers in AUSCAM (Australian Multicam Camouflage) uniforms and bush hats are standing in a line formation on a grass field, facing a US Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) who appears to be addressing or briefing them. The US soldier is holding a black folder/clipboard and wearing a cavalry Stetson hat with what appears to be a 1st Cavalry Division patch on his shoulder. The setting appears to be a military installation with red barn-style buildings visible in the background, suggesting a cavalry or equestrian facility.
    A civilian in Wrangler jeans and a dark cap shakes hands with an Australian Army soldier wearing AUSCAM camouflage uniform and a broad-brimmed hat, near a saddled chestnut horse at what appears to be a military equestrian facility. A third person in similar Australian military uniform is visible in the background handling the horse. The setting appears to be a ranch or cavalry stable with red barn structures visible.
    A group of military personnel on horseback ride along a gravel path across an open field. The riders wear a mix of uniforms including Australian Defence Force (AUSCAM) camouflage and what appears to be US Army uniforms, along with wide-brimmed campaign hats. The procession extends into the background with approximately 10-15 visible riders on chestnut and dark-colored horses.
    Military personnel in uniform are riding chestnut horses at what appears to be a U.S. Army cavalry training facility. The lead rider wears ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with a black cavalry hat, while others behind him appear to wear different military uniforms, possibly including a foreign military observer. Buildings in the background display signs including 'PHANTOM' and 'III CORPS', suggesting this is Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos) in Texas.
    Two military officers, one Australian and one American, are laughing together in what appears to be a lighthearted exchange. The Australian soldier (name tag: SYMONS) is holding a US Army cavalry Stetson hat while wearing his own Australian bush hat has been swapped, and the US Army officer (name tag: DILLS) is wearing the Australian's Slouch hat. This appears to be a friendly hat-exchange moment between allied military personnel.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are mounted on horses in front of a red barn or building. The lead soldier, identified by name tape as 'BILLS,' wears a cavalry Stetson hat with a general officer star and crossed sabers insignia. A civilian in a blue denim shirt and cap is interacting with the lead horse, which bears U.S. military cavalry tack including a decorative breastplate with an eagle emblem.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) are mounted on horses in front of a red corrugated metal building. Both soldiers wear cavalry-style campaign hats with crossed sabers insignia, indicating they belong to a cavalry unit. Ground personnel in dark clothing are attending to the horses, appearing to assist with the animals' bridles and positioning.
    A group of military personnel in various uniforms are mounted on horses lined up in a row near a red barn facility. The riders include US Army soldiers in ACU camouflage and others in what appear to be foreign military uniforms, suggesting a multinational military equestrian event or training exercise. Two civilians in jeans are also present, one standing near the horses and one in the background.
    The image shows chestnut horses branded with 'US' markings, indicating they are U.S. government or military property. Several people, including at least one individual in military camouflage uniform and others in civilian work clothes, are handling the horses in what appears to be a corral or pen area. The setting suggests a military equine facility or remount station.
    A group of riders on horseback practice or train in a dusty outdoor arena, with yellow barriers in the foreground displaying 'FIRST TEAM' and the 1st Cavalry Division patch insignia. The setting appears to be a military installation, likely Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos), Texas, associated with the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division. Multiple riders in matching teal/green attire are maneuvering their horses across a dirt arena.
    A group of civilians in matching blue shirts and jeans stand with hands clasped behind their backs, observing a mounted military formation at the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment facility at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Texas. Uniformed soldiers on horseback are lined up in front of a red barn bearing the 'Horse Cavalry Detachment' sign with the 1st Cavalry Division patch. The scene appears to be an orientation or demonstration event for visitors or trainees.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is mounted on a bay horse while a civilian in jeans assists from the ground. The setting is the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment facility, identifiable by the red barn with the 1st Cavalry Division patch insignia and 'DETACHMENT' text visible in the background. The soldier is wearing a black cavalry Stetson hat with crossed sabers insignia, consistent with U.S. Army cavalry ceremonial dress.
    A line of riders dressed in matching blue uniforms and caps are riding chestnut/bay horses in single file along a dirt path. The setting appears to be a ranch or equestrian facility with fencing, a covered arena structure, and a red barn visible in the background. The uniform attire and organized formation suggest this may be a law enforcement mounted patrol unit or a structured equestrian training program.
    A military-style horse saddle is displayed on a wooden saddle rack or post inside what appears to be a stable or tack room. The saddle features black leather construction with gold brass hardware, including a prominent U.S. Army eagle medallion on the breastplate. The setting is an indoor equestrian facility with fluorescent lighting visible in the background.
    A smiling woman wearing a dark blue jacket and black baseball cap is adjusting the halter or bridle on a chestnut (bay) horse. The interaction appears warm and attentive, suggesting familiarity between the handler and the animal. The photo is taken from a low angle against a clear blue sky, giving the image a dynamic composition.
    A low-angle photograph showing chestnut horses being handled near a red military stable building. A civilian in jeans and a dark sweatshirt tends to the lead horse while a U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) stands nearby. The building in the background displays the 1st Cavalry Division patch and partial text reading 'HORSE CA[VALRY]'.
    The image shows multiple bay horses tied to a hitching rail outside a red barn labeled 'Horse Cavalry Detachment' with a 1st Cavalry Division insignia. Two handlers in civilian-style clothing and caps are grooming the horses, which are branded with 'US' markings on their hindquarters. The setting appears to be a U.S. Army installation, likely Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos), Texas.
    A man in a dark jacket and black cap is tending to a horse's hoof in an outdoor corral or pen area. He appears to be examining or cleaning the raised hoof of a chestnut horse, smiling as he works. Several vehicles are parked in the background, and additional horses are visible within the fenced enclosure.
    The image shows a series of four horizontal wooden signs with routed/carved text, mounted between wooden posts. The signs display a complete quote attributed to 'ANON' about freedom, strength, and the role of the horse. The signs are weathered and rustic in appearance, set against a red metal building in the background.
    The image is taken from inside a dark barn or stable, looking out through a large open garage-style door onto a ranch property. Two riders on chestnut horses are visible outside, moving in opposite directions across a sandy yard. Bare deciduous trees and red ranch buildings are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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