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U.S. Army on X: "In times past, when new Troopers arrived they were called, "Shave-Tails." They needed extensive swordsmanship training, from atop a horse, so their horse's tail was shaved, identifying them
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Symbol of Unity, Tradition: TVLP Helps American Legion Present Stetsons to 1st Cavalry Troopers at Fort Hood
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![The stetson of Soldiers assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, reflects their time spent with the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior on the day of its last flight, Simmons The stetson of Soldiers assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, reflects their time spent with the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior on the day of its last flight, Simmons](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/P6294M/the-stetson-of-soldiers-assigned-to-1st-squadron-17th-cavalry-regiment-82nd-combat-aviation-brigade-reflects-their-time-spent-with-the-oh-58-kiowa-warrior-on-the-day-of-its-last-flight-simmons-army-airfield-nc-april-15-the-kiowa-has-been-flying-for-over-25-years-and-with-it-were-countless-pilots-and-maintainers-who-have-amassed-over-2-million-flight-hoursarmy-photo-by-staff-sgt-christopher-freeman-82nd-cab-pao-P6294M.jpg)