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U.S. Army Spc. Abduolaye Conde, a Soldier assigned to the Military Mounted Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), replaces Poncho’s military bridle with a halter, signifying the end of the horse’s military service during a retirement ceremony at Summerall Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2026. Poncho and Leroy served with the Military Mounted Battalion for eight years and participated in more than 200 military funeral honors, with Poncho notably supporting the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jesus Menchaca)
| Date Taken: | 08.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.14.2026 09:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9863992 |
| VIRIN: | 260811-A-RS848-1155 |
| Resolution: | 7922x5284 |
| Size: | 9.42 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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