C Troop 10th Cav

• Buffalo Soldiers Legacy: C Troop, 10th Cavalry Regiment, is part of the historic “Buffalo Soldiers,” one of the original African-American cavalry units formed after the Civil War in 1866. • Indian Wars Service: The 10th Cavalry, including C Troop, served in the American West, fighting in the Indian Wars against various Native American tribes. • Spanish-American War: Members of C Troop fought bravely at the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba in 1898, alongside Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. • First African-American West Point Graduate: Henry O. Flipper, the first African-American graduate of West Point, served with the 10th Cavalry, including a period with C Troop. • Protecting Settlers and Railroads: C Troop frequently engaged in missions to safeguard settlers, mail routes, and railroad workers in the Western frontier. • World War II Reorganization: During WWII, the 10th Cavalry was reorganized and C Troop transitioned from horses to mechanized cavalry roles. • Korean and Vietnam Wars: Elements of the 10th Cavalry, including C Troop, saw action in both Korea and Vietnam, often as reconnaissance and armored cavalry. • Modern Deployments: C Troop, 10th Cavalry, has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in the Global War on Terror, performing reconnaissance, security, and support operations. • Unit Motto: The 10th Cavalry’s motto, “Ready and Forward,” embodies C Troop’s tradition of readiness and courage in every era. • Decorations and Honors: Over its history, C Troop and the 10th Cavalry have earned numerous unit citations, campaign streamers, and individual awards for gallantry and service.