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U.S. Army Retires Cavalry Units Amid Cost-Cutting Shift

7/10/2025

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The U.S. Army is set to retire most ceremonial cavalry units, leading to the adoption of 141 horses. While several bases will close, the revered Old Guard will remain at Arlington National Cemetery. This decision, driven by a need to save $2 million each year and recent investigations into horse mistreatment, marks a significant shift in military tradition.

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Story summary

The U.S. Army is set to retire most ceremonial cavalry units, leading to the adoption of 141 horses. While several bases will close, the revered Old Guard will remain at Arlington National Cemetery. This decision, driven by a need to save $2 million each year and recent investigations into horse mistreatment, marks a significant shift in military tradition.