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Fort Leavenworth honors 2-1 Cavalry during reunion visit
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Garrison Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Eric Bryan, right, and Pfc. Gabriel McBride, religious affairs specialist, offer the invocation and thank members of the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment Association, for their service during a ceremony, part of the 2-1 Cavalry Association's 2026 reunion, May 29, 2026, at Memorial Chapel at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Photo by Sean Bergosh/Fort Leavenworth Garrison Public Affairs (Photo Credit: Sean Bergosh) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Joe Corrigan places a flower on a commemorative wreath to remember and honor fallen and recently passed troopers of the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, as their names were read aloud during a ceremony May 29, 2026, at Memorial Chapel at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Photo by Sean Bergosh/Fort Leavenworth Garrison Public Affairs Office (Photo Credit: Sean Bergosh) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Clarence Hartman provides opening remarks for the 2-1 Cavalry Association remembrance ceremony, emphasizing the importance of continued effort to honor those who have died in service to the nation, May 29, 2026, in Memorial Chapel at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Photo by Sean Bergosh/Fort Leavenworth Garrison Public Affairs Office (Photo Credit: Sean Bergosh) VIEW ORIGINAL
More than 65 members of the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment Association (2-1 Cavalry Association) gathered to honor and remember their fallen comrades during a ceremony May 29, 2026, at Memorial Chapel at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, as part of the association's 2026 reunion.
The ceremony paid tribute to Black Hawk troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation, as well as those who have recently passed away. As each name was read aloud, association members placed a flower on a wreath to remember, pay their respects, and ensure none are ever forgotten.
Following the event, association members were given a tour of the installation and visited the Frontier Army Museum, where Buffalo Soldier reenactor George Pettigrew spoke about the history of the Buffalo Soldier regiments and their lasting legacy to the Army.
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