107th Cavalry Regiment

The 107th Cavalry Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, is a parent regiment under the U.S. Army Regimental System, with headquarters at Hamilton, Ohio. It currently consists of the 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment, part of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (BUCKEYE), Ohio National Guard located throughout southwest Ohio.

107th Cavalry Regiment
Coat of arms
Active10 Oct 1877 to 1 Sep 1993 as 107th Cavalry Regiment

1 Sep 1993 to 31 Aug 2007 as 1–107th & 2–107th Cavalry

1 Sep 2007 to Present
as 2nd Squadron, 107th Cavalry Regiment
CountryUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
TypeRegimental Reconnaissance, Attack & Assault (Parent regiment under USARS)
RoleCavalry
SizeBattalion
Part ofOhio National Guard
Garrison/HQHamilton, Ohio
Nickname(s)REDHORSE
Motto(s)Facere non-Dicere (Latin: "To Act, Not To Speak")
EngagementsWorld War I
  • Ypres-Lys 1918
  • Lorraine 1918

World War II

  • Central Europe
  • Northern France
  • Rhineland
  • Northern Solomons
  • Luzon (Arrowhead Device)

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Operation Inherent Resolve
Commanders
107th ACR, CommanderRegiment Inactivated 1993
2–107th Squadron CommanderLTC William R. Cousins IV
Command Sergeant Major 2–107th CavalryCSM Gordon L. Cairns
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia
U.S. Cavalry Regiments
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Elements of the regiment were involved in the Kent State shootings during the Vietnam War.

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