3d US Cavalry Association

10/23/2026

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10/21/2026

Ai-ee-yah!

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CAMP HOVEY, Republic of Korea — The 3rd Cavalry Regiment, known as the “Brave Ri**es,” officially marked the beginning of its mission as the 18th Korea...

10/03/2026

Did you deploy through Fort Hood between 2003 and 2015? Do you remember Elizabeth Laird, "The Hug Lady"? Her daughter, Sue Taylor, has released a book about her mother's 500,000-hug legacy. She wants to hear from the veterans her mother comforted. If you have a story, a memory, or want to connect with the author, please reach out to Sue Taylor at [email protected].

09/27/2026

Fellow Troopers, please give a listen to the final "Legends Among Us" podcast hosted by the former Regimental Chaplain, MAJ (CHAP) Jason Phipps.

In the linked episode below, he speaks with the 70th Colonel of the Regiment and Honorary Colonel Emeritus, COL(R) David Teeples.

https://youtu.be/FPpjntKZOYk?is=eelwA1W2drbsAuYG

Brave Ri**es! Veterans! Blood & Steel! Ai-ee-yah!

The 70th Regimental Commander of 3d CR, Colonel (Ret.) David Teeple...

09/25/2026

Congratulations to CSM Jeff Clark, Muleskinner 7, on relinquishing responsibly of the Regimental Support Squadron today. Thanks for your leadership and steadfast dedication to the Muleskinner Squadron Troopers. Best of luck as you assume responsibility for the 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade in the coming months.

Support the Line! Brave Ri**es!

09/14/2026

On this day in Regimental history:

13 September 1847 - The Battle of Chapultepec (Mexican-American War)

The climax to the regiment's participation in the Mexican-American War came on 13 September 1847 when the brigade the Regiment was attached to was ordered to support the assault on the fortress of Chapultepec, the site of the Mexican National Military Academy.

A pair of hand-picked, 250-man storming parties were formed, including a large number of Mounted Riflemen under CPT Benjamin S. Roberts. During the charge, a party of US Marines began to falter after their officers were lost, so LT Robert M. Morris of the Regiment quickly took charge and led them to the top. While the fortress was being stormed, other elements of the Regiment captured a Mexican artillery battery at the bottom of the castle.

Leading the American forces, the Regiment stormed into Mexico City at 1:20 pm. At 7:00 am on 14 September 1847, Sergeant James Manly of F Company and Captain Benjamin Roberts of C Company raised the National Colors over the National Palace while Captain Porter, commander of F Company, unfurled the Regimental Standard from the balcony.

Brave Ri**es!

Photo of the "Attack on Chapultepec" lithograph is courtesy of the Library of Congress website.

09/12/2026

Congrats to SPC Jaime on winning the main-event bout against Senior Drill Setgeant Gulley from Fort Sill at last night's Phantom Warrior Fight Night.

Brave Ri**es!

09/12/2026

Yesterday was a busy day for the Regiment:

- 25th Anniversary of September 11th
- Steel & Thunder Squadron Changes of Responsibility
- Commemorative Bowie Knife Presentation
- Colors Casing Ceremony
- Stable Call

On the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we remembered those Troopers who answered the call to serve and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation. We will Never Forget!

Congratulations to CSM Clayton Vaughn (Steel 7 Ancient) and CSM Jeff Carman (Thunder 7 Ancient) and their families for completing their tours of duty with the Regiment. Thank you for your outstanding leadership during your tenures and for taking care of the Troopers and families of your respective formations. Best wishes for continued success at your next posts.

Welcome to CSM Thomas Bailey (Steel 7) and CSM Adam Crandal (Thunder 7) and their families as they join the team. Best wishes as you lead your Troopers and their families during KRF 18 and all other missions you are called upon to accomplish.

Thanks to members of the A.C. Cotton VFW Post 12209 for presenting the Regiment with a commemorative Bowie Knife in honor of their good neighbor community partnership. The knife will be displayed in the Regimental HQs.

At the Stable Call, MSG Haynes was inducted into the Honorary Squadron of the Regiment and LTC Tony Fatula (Steel 6 Ancient) was awarded the Order of St. Maurice and the Order of St. George for their outstanding contributions to the Regiment. MG(R) Richardson, the Honorary Colonel of the Regiment, closed the formal portion by using a saber to open a bottle of ch*****ne and then coaching LTC Yost, Tiger 6, to do the same.

Brave Ri**es!

09/09/2026

On this day in Regimental history:

8 September 1847 - Battle of Molino del Rey (Mexican-American War)

As US forces continued the drive to Mexico City, intelligence was received that a cannon foundry and a large supply of gunpowder was believed to be at Molino del Rey, 1,000 yards east of Chapultepec Castle.

MAJ Edwin V. Sumner took 270 Riflemen to screen the American flank as the attack on Molino del Rey began. 4,000 Mexican Cavalrymen were poised to attack the US flank, but Sumner's men navigated a deep ravine (considered impassable by the Mexican Cavalry), charged, and subsequently defeated the vastly superior force.

Brave Ri**es!

Photo of a painting of the Battle of Molino del Rey is courtesy of Wikipedia.

09/03/2026

Ladies and gentlemen, please be aware that the internet trolls are very active right now by adding comments to posts where they're trying to sell t-shirts.

1. We do our best to catch the comments, delete them, and ban the troll from our page.

2. We only promote items for sale that are available in our gift shop (both in-person and online). If the link doesn't include '3duscavassociation.org' in it, then it's a troll. Please don't click any sales links that do not include that as part of the link.

3. Each troll we ban gets reported to Facebook. Unfortunately, many create multiple accounts and are still able to slip by. I'm sure AI isn't helping the situation either.

4. Please don't engage the trolls. Report their comment to Facebook, and then block them. That assists us in trying to keep them off the page.

Thanks for your patience as we do our best to navigate this situation.

Respectfully,
Jeff Hernandez
President, 3d US Cav Assn.