1-89cav 10th mtn

The 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment (1-89 CAV) is a reconnaissance and surveillance unit assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), based at Fort Drum, New York. Originally constituted as the 89th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron in 1941, the unit has a proud history of service in World War II, including campaigns in Europe. Reactivated and redesignated multiple times, 1-89 CAV has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, providing crucial reconnaissance, security, and intelligence-gathering capabilities. The squadron continues to serve as the eyes and ears of the brigade, upholding the proud traditions of both the 10th Mountain Division and the U.S. Cavalry.