153rd Cavalry Regiment | |
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Active | circa 1884–present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Florida |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Role | Reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition |
Size | Squadron |
Garrison/HQ | Panama City, Florida |
Nickname(s) | Darkhorse |
Motto(s) | Scouts Out |
Engagements | World War I World War II Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom Operation New Dawn |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (United States) Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
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First Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment "Darkhorse" is an element of the Florida Army National Guard, headquartered in Panama City, Florida with units throughout the Panhandle. It was formerly 3rd Battalion, 124th Infantry and officially converted to cavalry on 1 September 2007 when the 53rd Infantry Brigade converted from a "separate brigade" to the brigade combat team structure.