3rd Squadron 5th Cavalry

The 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry Regiment, traces its origins to the 5th Cavalry, which was constituted in 1855 and has since participated in numerous pivotal conflicts in U.S. military history. Reactivated and redesignated multiple times, the 3rd Squadron saw distinguished service during the Vietnam War, earning several commendations for its reconnaissance and security operations. In the post-Cold War era, the unit has deployed in support of peacekeeping and combat operations, including missions in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, the 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry continues its legacy as a reconnaissance and security force within the U.S. Army, upholding its motto, “Loyalty and Courage.”