3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring 1941
gptkbp:branch gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:colors black and gold
gptkbp:commander Lieutenant Colonel
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:currentCommander gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Fort_Hood
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Fort_Hood,_Texas
gptkbp:historicalSignificance participated in major conflicts
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gptkbp:insignia unit crest
gptkbp:motto Cavalry Charge!
gptkbp:nextStation gptkb:Fort_Knox
gptkb:Fort_Benning
Camp Casey
Camp Hovey
gptkbp:nickname The Black Knights
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:8th_Cavalry_Regiment
gptkbp:role cavalry
gptkbp:size battalion
gptkbp:unitAwards armored cavalry
gptkbp:unitHistory supports local charities and initiatives
fosters a culture of excellence
has a strong community presence
participates in training exercises
participated in peacekeeping missions
awarded multiple commendations
engaged in counterinsurgency operations
recognized for valor in combat
engages in veteran outreach programs
collaborates with allied forces
supports joint operations with other branches
conducts regular ceremonies and events
encourages physical fitness and readiness
has a dedicated memorial for fallen soldiers
has a diverse composition of soldiers
has a history of cavalry tactics
integrated with mechanized units
maintains a family support network
maintains a strong tradition
participates in national observances and holidays
promotes leadership development among soldiers
deployed_to_Afghanistan_in_2009
deployed_to_Iraq_in_2003
formed_during_World_War_II
participated_in_Operation_Desert_Storm
participated_in_Operation_Enduring_Freedom
participated_in_Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
served_in_Korea