1st Cavalry, 2:7th, A Company, Weapons Platoon

The 1st Cavalry Division’s 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, A Company, Weapons Platoon, traces its distinguished lineage to the famous 7th Cavalry Regiment, established in 1866. The battalion saw extensive combat in the Vietnam War, where A Company’s Weapons Platoon provided critical fire support during major operations such as the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965. Throughout its history, the platoon has adapted to evolving warfare, transitioning from horse-mounted cavalry to mechanized and air-mobile operations. Today, the unit continues to serve with distinction, maintaining its legacy of valor and adaptability in modern conflicts.