Blackhorse History Corner Courtesy of Don Snedeker An Interesting Statistic The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment arrived in Vietnam on September 6, 1966. By the end of the year, 18 Blackhorse Troopers had been killed in combat. The attached article from the Chicago Tribune puts the 5,008 U.S. combat fatalities in Vietnam in 1966 in context.

Blackhorse Marathon This year’s Blackhorse Marathon will be on December 11, 2026 at Fort Irwin. We will be hosting the Norwegian Foot March once again as well. Please visit the marathon’s webpage for more information. There is also a need for donations to offset the costs of the marathon, so we ask that you please

Request for Assistance Dear Blackhorse Association, My name is Paula, and I am the Gold Star sister of Glenn Raymond Gordon. He served bravely in Vietnam with I Troop, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, and was Killed in Action (KIA) in March of 1969. I am reaching out to see if it is possible

Dear Veterans of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, It is my honor to serve as the 72nd Regimental Commander of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to each of you who wore the Blackhorse patch. Your sacrifices, professionalism, and commitment to excellence established the legacy that we

Pigapalooza! The 10th Annual Pigapalooza gathering returns to Arkansas on October 2–3, 2026. Spawned by “beer talk” at the 2017 Blackhorse Reunion in Marietta Georgia, this gathering has improved with age and is a strong supporter of the Blackhorse. Follow this link for background info: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1N2T2DF8Ce/ The event is free as usual with Bratwurst, Bier

My name is Melissa Grey, and I am writing on behalf of my father, Warren Douglas Minton. He served with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam, and we believe he served there during 1968–1969. He was a tank gunner and was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in combat. My father is now

The Blackhorse Association is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026–2027 scholarships. These highly qualified students are recipients of named Blackhorse Association scholarships and Blackhorse Association scholarships. Congratulations to these students in the upcoming college year! Recipient Scholarship Caroline Nix MG George S. Patton IV Danielle Blanton BG John Sherman Crow Anya Dobos Cold

Our annual general meeting is this Sunday afternoon. Please join us! The Blackhorse Association’s online and live meeting will be this Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. Information on joining the meeting is provided below. During the remote meeting, you will receive up-to-date and valuable member information, such as details on these programs

General Membership Meeting — July 12, 2026 Please mark your calendar for July 12, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. Information on joining the meeting is provided below. The Blackhorse Association will hold its 2026 Annual General Membership Meeting remotely in an online live meeting on July 12, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. During the remote

Please save this date/time: July 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Information on joining the meeting is provided below. The Blackhorse Association will hold its 2026 Annual General Membership Meeting remotely in an online live meeting on July 12, 2026. During the remote meeting, you will receive up-to-date and valuable member information, including details on

Blackhorse History Corner Courtesy of Don Snedeker Blackhorse Soldier Improvisation In 1916, there was no such thing as the Internet. The U.S. Postal Service was the only means of telling Mom and Dad you were still alive. On horseback in the middle of the arid Mexican desert, sometimes a Blackhorse Trooper had to improvise. **********

General Membership Meeting on July 12, 2026 Please save this date/time: July 12, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. The Blackhorse Association will hold its 2026 Annual General Membership meeting remotely in an online live meeting on July 12, 2026. During the remote meeting, you will receive up-to-date and valuable member information, such as details on

Please save this date/time: July 12, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET. The Blackhorse Association will hold its 2026 Annual General Membership meeting remotely in an online live meeting on July 12, 2026. During the remote meeting, you will receive up-to-date and valuable member information, such as details on these programs and operations: • 2026 Scholarship

Blackhorse History Corner Courtesy of Don Snedeker Frank LiVolsi was a Boat Person, Platoon Leader in A Troop, 1966–1967. He wrote the following editorial, which was published in his hometown newspaper, the Stamford Advocate (Stamford, Connecticut) on April 28, 1985. ********** In 1905, the 11th Cavalry Regiment was but one year back from service in

Blackhorse History Corner Courtesy of Don Snedeker Public Support In 1967, the American public was still generally behind the GIs in Vietnam. The photo below was published in the Jacksonville Florida Journal, showing high school students collecting donations to send goodies to Blackhorse Troopers in Vietnam during the Christmas holidays. ********** Secretary of Defense at

Troopers Down Gerald “Uncle Jerry” Williamson, October 15, 1947 – January 10, 2026. Gerald “Uncle Jerry” Williamson passed away on January 10, 2026. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on October 15, 1947, Jerry lived a life defined by service, adventure, loyalty, and a personality that was anything but ordinary. He spent most of his adult life