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| First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry | |
|---|---|
 First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry's Unit Crest | |
| Active | 1774–present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Light Cavalry Unit |
| Size | Company |
| Garrison/HQ | 23rd Street Armory, Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Nickname(s) | First City Troop, The Troop |
| Motto(s) | "For These We Strive" |
| Anniversaries | Unit Founding: November 17, 1774 |
| Engagements | Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Gettysburg |
| Website | https://firsttroop.com/history/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | CPT Timothy C. Lehotsky |
| Notable commanders | CPT Abraham Markoe |
| Insignia | |
| Standard of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry | d |
| Shoulder Insignia of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry | d |
The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, also known as the First City Troop, is a unit of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. It is one of the oldest military units in the United States still in active service and is among the most decorated units in the U.S. Army. Accordingly, the Troop operates under a number of principles of self-governance unique in the U.S. military, including the election of unit members and officers, voluntarily forgoing pay for military service to the country, continuing to practice horse cavalry skills and tactics, and recruiting a high percentage of its members from veterans of prior active duty service across all branches (many of whom resign past officer commissions to join), as well as older civilian mid-career professionals.[1]
It is the only U.S. military unit that owns its own armory building, built with private funds in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
As of November 2017, the troop had 46 active members (33 drilling with the A-1/104th CAV), up from 35 in 2014.[1]
- ^ a b Phillips, Michael (October 15, 2014). "Philadelphia Is Looking for a Few Good Gentlemen". New York. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2014.