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Army Reinstates Horse-Drawn Caissons for Military Funerals

4/8/2025

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The Army is set to bring back the dignified tradition of horse-drawn caissons for military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery on June 2, 2023. After a two-year hiatus to enhance horse care, two squads of 11 horses will honor fallen heroes, conducting up to 10 funerals weekly, prioritizing those killed in action and Medal of Honor recipients.

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The Army is set to bring back the dignified tradition of horse-drawn caissons for military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery on June 2, 2023. After a two-year hiatus to enhance horse care, two squads of 11 horses will honor fallen heroes, conducting up to 10 funerals weekly, prioritizing those killed in action and Medal of Honor recipients.