3:61st Cav

The 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment (3/61st Cav) traces its lineage to the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, which served with distinction in World War II. Reactivated in recent years as part of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, 3/61st Cav became renowned for its reconnaissance and security missions. The squadron gained recognition during Operation Enduring Freedom, particularly for its actions in the Battle of Kamdesh at Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan, in 2009, resulting in numerous awards for valor, including two Medals of Honor. Today, 3/61st Cav continues its proud tradition of excellence in reconnaissance and security operations within the U.S. Army.