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Don Troiani's soldiers in America, 1754-1865
Federal Cavalry Headgear The military cap, originally copied from the French, ... The cap of Charles Bent of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry shows him to be a ...

This sweeping tour through America's military past provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of the soldier of the colonial wars, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War. Supporting nearly 200 photos of rare equipment and uniforms is text by two leading artefact experts that analyses and evaluates the arms and accoutrements of the different periods, using firsthand accounts to describe military fashion in Europe and America. How regulations were decided upon - and how they often were ignored -- is illustrated in narrative and correspondence. Of course, this new book also features Troiani's meticulously crafted full-colour scenes of grand action and great characters, including Bushy Run, George Washington, the Battle of Cowpens, Stonewall Jackson, Emmitsburg Road, and Hampton's Dues, as well as his famously detailed figures, from a Shawnee warrior to the Richmond Howitzers.

Traveling Vietnam memorial has special meaning to Cowetans

Each person who visits will come away with a unique memory or perspective about The Wall, what it represents and what it can teach us. In concluding a special 14-week series on the Vietnam War, The Newnan Times-Herald asked the three individuals who are closely associated with veterans programs and the Vietnam War experience to share in their own words what The Wall means to them and why it matters.

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'A WALL OF MEMORIES' BY DICK STENDER

In July of 1969, I was a brand new warrant officer, leaving a wife and four sons, all 5 or under, for Vietnam.

I wanted to go to there, and finally, after numerous requests, I was on my way. Fourteen years of service would, to me, be incomplete without a combat tour.

Each week I would read the casualty lists in the Army Times and frequently would find the name of someone who had given his life, someone who had once been a small part of my life.

My time in Vietnam was largely spent in some logistical endeavors. Like everyone, I knew the terror of a 122 mm rocket, sapper incursions and an ambush or two, but the toe-to-toe daily grind of kill or be killed was not to be experienced.

Source: Newnan Times-Herald

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Martin Ratkowski, Combined Team Zabul K-9 handler, and his K-9, Tosca, secure an area during a patrol to a local village in the district of Mizan, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2011. Ratkowski attached to Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul to provide a home-made explosives search with his K-9. PRT Zabul’s mission is to conduct civil-military operations in Zabul province to extend the reach and legitimacy of the Government of Afghanistan.

Soldiers of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul and 489th Civil Affairs Battalion wait for Afghan National Police members at the district center in Mizan, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2011. PRT Zabul’s mission is to conduct civil-military operations in Zabul Province to extend the reach and legitimacy of the Government of Afghanistan.

Nevada native Lance Cpl. Daniel Wilson, a fireteam leader with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, patrols through a cornfield in Nawa district, Helmand province. Some of the Marines from Charlie Company were surprised with the vast amount of vegetation when they arrived to the area in June, expecting instead to be operating in barren terrain like other areas of Helmand province....

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Hat Cavalry By Stetson

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Official Stetson US Cavalry Hat preferred by Cav Troopers. Crown is 4 1 4 inches Brim is 3 inches. Comes with chin strap. Hat is factory shaped as shown. You may opt to have Renton Western Wear shape it to the preferred Cavalry look for 15.00. This shaping option will be presented when you put your hat into your shopping cart and is only available at the time of purchase. You will need to buy the acorn separately for the appropriate rank and or specialty. Regimental cross sabers also sold separately. See the Cavalry section within the hat department for complete selection of Cavalry products. Stetson Cavalry hat is 100 percent 3X Fur Felt. Spray your hat with a water and stain protector to minimize spotting from body oils and water. Brush the brim and crown counter-clockwise as you hold your hat with the back of the hat facing the floor with the direction of the fur nap and the top of the crown front to back. Please Note Due to new UPS shipping...

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Military Cap 1st cavalry News

Fort Wainwright soldier found dead in Afghanistan remembered

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Dec 31, 1969

The Army still is investigating his death. Thursday's memorial service was similar to services for fifteen members of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division who have died in combat since the unit deployed in April.

Seeing the area of operations through the eyes of our counterparts

DVIDS - Dec 31, 1969

As this trend continues, the significance of the relationships that 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, forms with local officials and the people will become even more pronounced. Capt. Timothy Donelson, the intelligence officer for 2-5 CAV, commented,

Traveling Vietnam memorial has special meaning to Cowetans

Newnan Times-Herald - Dec 31, 1969

Hal Moore, commander of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, once stated, "Hate war, but love the American Warrior." These "better men" served and often took the brunt of the war's unpopularity. Politicians sent our young men to war -- we must never forget.