183rd Cavalry Regiment | |
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Active | 1920-1944, 1959- |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Virginia |
Branch | United States Army National Guard |
Role | RSTA |
Size | Squadron |
Garrison/HQ | Virginia Beach |
Motto(s) | Death to Tyrants |
Colors | Blue, red, and gray. |
Equipment | Humvee |
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The 183rd Cavalry Regiment is a cavalry regiment of the United States Army, represented in the Virginia Army National Guard by 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry (2-183). The squadron is the reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition squadron of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, part of the 29th Infantry Division.
The 183rd Cavalry was established as the 183rd Infantry Regiment and was reflagged as a cavalry regiment in 2006.
The 183rd is headquartered in Virginia Beach and all of its constituent troops are located there or nearby.
Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Battalion, 183rd Cavalry is one of several Army National Guard units with campaign credit for the War of 1812.