U.S. Army Deactivates Historic Buffalo Soldiers Unit After 160 Years
The U.S. Army deactivated the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, a unit with direct lineage to the original Buffalo Soldiers, during a ceremony at Fort Irwin, California on July 28-29, 2026. The deactivation is part of a broader force structure transformation to meet future large-scale combat operations, incorporating unmanned systems and electronic warfare. The Buffalo Soldiers, formed in 1866 as segregated African American regiments, served in numerous conflicts including the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War II, and the Korean War.
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The U.S. Army deactivated the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment (4-10 Cav) on July 29, 2026, at Fort Irwin, California, during Project Convergence-Capstone 6. The unit's lineage traces directly to the original Buffalo Soldiers, segregated African American cavalry and infantry regiments created in 1866 after the Civil War. The Buffalo Soldiers served in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, Mexican Punitive Expedition, World War II, and the Korean War, with 18 Medal of Honor recipients. The deactivation is part of the Army's broader transformation to meet future large-scale combat operations, incorporating emerging capabilities like unmanned systems and electronic warfare. Lt. Col. Shawn Scott, the squadron commander, honored the unit's 160 years of service, sacrifice, and excellence, stating that the values and traditions of the Buffalo Soldiers will continue to live on.
Army Deactivates Legendary Buffalo Soldiers Unit After 160 Years
The U.S. Army is deactivating the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, a unit with direct lineage to the original Buffalo Soldiers, after 160 years of service. On July 28, 2026, soldiers gathered at Fort Irwin, California, for a final formation during Project Convergence-Capstone 6 before the squadron's deactivation on July 29. The Buffalo Soldiers originated in 1866 as segregated African American cavalry and infantry regiments, serving in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War II, and the Korean War. The deactivation is part of the Army's broader force structure transformation to meet future large-scale combat operations, incorporating emerging capabilities like unmanned systems and electronic warfare. Lt. Col. Shawn Scott, the squadron commander, honored the legacy of service and sacrifice, stating that the values and traditions of the Buffalo Soldiers will continue through all who served.
Army Deactivates Legendary Buffalo Soldiers Unit After 160 Years
The U.S. Army has deactivated the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, a unit with direct lineage to the original Buffalo Soldiers, during Project Convergence-Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California. On July 28-29, 2026, soldiers held a final formation to honor the squadron's 160-year legacy. The Buffalo Soldiers were created in 1866 as segregated African American cavalry and infantry regiments, serving in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War II, and the Korean War. The deactivation is part of the Army's broader force structure transformation to meet future large-scale combat operations, incorporating emerging capabilities like unmanned systems and electronic warfare. Lt. Col. Shawn Scott, the squadron commander, emphasized that the values and traditions of the Buffalo Soldiers will continue through all who served.
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Army Deactivates Historic 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Ending Buffalo Soldiers Lineage
The U.S. Army has deactivated the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment (4-10 Cav), a unit with a direct lineage to the original Buffalo Soldiers, as part of a broader force structure modernization. On July 28-29, 2026, soldiers held a final formation at Fort Irwin, California, during Project Convergence-Capstone 6 to honor the squadron's 160-year legacy. The Buffalo Soldiers, originally formed in 1866 as segregated African American regiments, served in the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, Mexican Punitive Expedition, World War II, and the Korean War. The deactivation is driven by the Army's shift toward future large-scale combat operations incorporating unmanned systems and electronic warfare. Lt. Col. Shawn Scott, the squadron commander, emphasized that the values and traditions of the Buffalo Soldiers will endure despite the unit's closure.
Army Deactivates Legendary Buffalo Soldiers Unit After 160 Years
The U.S. Army has deactivated the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, a unit with direct lineage to the original Buffalo Soldiers, during a ceremony at Fort Irwin, California on July 28, 2026. The squadron, part of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducted its final formation as part of Project Convergence-Capstone 6 before deactivation on July 29. The Buffalo Soldiers originated in 1866 when Congress created six segregated regiments of African American soldiers, later consolidated into the 9th and 10th Cavalry and 24th and 25th Infantry. They served in numerous conflicts including the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War II, and the Korean War. The Army stated the deactivation reflects broader force structure transformation to meet future large-scale combat operations, incorporating emerging capabilities like unmanned systems and electronic warfare. Lt. Col. Shawn Scott, the squadron commander, honored the unit's 160-year legacy of service and sacrifice.