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A service member wearing a cavalry hat and military battle dress uniform is seen in silhouette pointing with his arm as four other silhouetted service members move in the direction he is pointing while wearing battle dress uniforms and patrol caps, while carrying rifles in a field as the sun is low on the horizon.

Spur Silhouettes

Soldiers assigned to the Texas Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, take part in the squadron's Spur Ride at Fort Hood, Texas, June 10, 2026. The four-day event tested candidates before they were inducted into the Order of the Spur.

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