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Cavalry Troopers earn their spurs

20th Public Affairs Detachment

May 10, 2018 | 6:09

The 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, “Six Shooters,” 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, a rotational unit serving in Korea under the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, held a Spur Ride May 9-10. The Spur Ride is a rite of passage, designed to challenge Soldiers mentally and physically, validating unit leadership, reinforcing the cavalry tradition and certifying spur candidates as official spur holders.

The 36-hour long event featured numerous events including water survival training, physical fitness challenges, close combat scenarios, pugil stick combat and concluded with a 12-mile ruck march. Many events are made to mirror great moments in the history of the U.S. Cavalry such as the charge of Private George Platt, awarded the Medal of Honor for recovering the regimental flag of the 6th U.S. Cavalry.

The Spur Ride is one of the unit’s last major training events, culminating their 9-month deployment working side-by-side with their Republic of Korea Army counterparts. 191 Republic of Korea and U.S. Soldiers completed the Spur Ride earned their spurs.