Photo by Jorge Gomez | Irwin Army Community Hospital | 12.12.2024
Mounted atop Sampson, a six-year-old mustang from the 1st Infantry Division's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, SGT Merrick Espinoza—a combat medic—perfectly embodies the unity between military medicine and tradition. Sampson, known for his strength and resilience, will be officially inducted into the Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) family during a ceremony on Dec. 20, 2024,......
Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Striker | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 09.12.2024
A trooper from Fort Irwin's Mounted Color Guard slices a watermelon while on horseback during the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2024. The U.S. Cavalry Association’s annual Bivouac and National Cavalry Competition included multiple categories such as combat horsemanship, military field jumping, historical authenticity and more. (U.S. Army photos by Spc.......
Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Striker | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 09.12.2024
U.S. Army Capt. Patrick Gurnow, 1st Infantry Division's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard commander, poses for a picture with his horse during the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Oklahoma on September 12, 2024. Gurnow took first place in the World War 1 authenticity category of the competition. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mackenzie Striker)...
Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Striker | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 09.12.2024
U.S. Army Capt. Patrick Gurnow, the 1st Infantry Division Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard commander, practices with his weapon for the mounted pistol competition during the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Oklahoma on September 12, 2024. Competitors had to ride horseback over and through obstacles while shooting specified targets along the course. (U.S. Army photos by Spc.......
Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Striker | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 09.12.2024
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ethan Cizauskas, a member of the 1st Infantry Division's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, particpates in the mounted pistol competition at the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2024. Competitors had to ride horseback over and through obstacles while shooting specified targets along the course. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Mackenzie Striker)...
Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Striker | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 09.12.2024
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Edward Lindey, the 1st Infantry Division Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard first sergeant, holds up his bugle after comepting in the bugler competition at the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2024. The U.S. Cavalry Association’s annual Bivouac and National Cavalry Competition includes multiple categories including Combat Horsemanship,......
Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Striker | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 09.12.2024
U.S. Army Sgt. Kolson Husman, a trooper asisgned to the 1st Infantry Division's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, partcipates in the mounted sabre competition at the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Oklahoma on Sept.12, 2024. Competitors had to ride horseback over and through obstacles while using a sabre against specified targets along the course. (U.S. Army photos by Spc.......
Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Striker | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | 09.12.2024
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ethan Cizauskas, a member of the 1st Infantry Division's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, particpates in the mounted pistol competition at the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2024. Competitors had to ride horseback over and through obstacles while shooting specified targets along the course. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Mackenzie Striker)...
