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Only the chest is seen of an Army Soldier who is wearing a dark blue ceremonial uniform with many shiny medals pinned on one side and other ribbons and badges on other portions of the coat. Underneath the medals is a silver badge with a horse and horseshoe.
170929-A-OA805-1012.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Gabriel Silva

ARLINGTON, Va. - Soldiers assigned to The Caisson Platoon, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) were awarded, for the first time in military history, The Military Horseman Identification Badge, during a ceremony in Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 29, 2017. Requirements for the badge include the completion of 100 Armed Forces Full Honors Funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, the Basic Horsemanship Course, serve honorable for a minimum of 9 months at The Caisson Platoon and be recommended by the Commander of 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).


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