U.S. Army deactivates historic Buffalo Soldiers 4-10 Cav unit

Published Jul 28, 06:03 PM UTC

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.