D troop 10th Cavalry

• Buffalo Soldiers Legacy: D Troop, 10th Cavalry Regiment, is part of the legendary "Buffalo Soldiers," African American regiments established in 1866, renowned for their service in the post-Civil War American West. • Indian Wars Service: D Troop saw extensive action during the Indian Wars, participating in campaigns against the Cheyenne, Apache, Kiowa, and Comanche tribes. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Members of the 10th Cavalry, including D Troop, earned multiple Medals of Honor for acts of valor, notably during engagements in the West and the Spanish-American War. • Spanish-American War: The 10th Cavalry, including D Troop, played a critical role in the Battle of San Juan Hill alongside Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in 1898. • First African American Officers: The 10th Cavalry was among the first U.S. Army units to have African American officers, notably Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper, the first Black West Point graduate. • Mexican Expedition: D Troop participated in the 1916 Punitive Expedition into Mexico led by General John J. Pershing, pursuing Pancho Villa after his attack on Columbus, New Mexico. • World War II Service: The 10th Cavalry, including D Troop, was eventually reorganized as a mechanized unit and served domestically, providing security and training during WWII. • Integration Pioneer: The unit was among the first to be affected by President Truman's Executive Order 9981 in 1948, which desegregated the U.S. Armed Forces. • Vietnam War: Elements of the 10th Cavalry, including D Troop, served in Vietnam as part of the 4th Infantry Division, conducting reconnaissance and security operations. • Modern Era Deployments: Today, D Troop, 10th Cavalry, continues its service as part of the 4th Infantry Division, with recent deployments in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.