180th Cavalry Regiment
The 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment is a formation of the United States Army, headquartered in McAlester, Oklahoma. It is a part of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma Army National Guard and is one of the oldest units in the brigade.
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| Founded | 1890 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army
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| Type | Cavalry |
| Role | Reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition |
| Size | Squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | McAlester, OK |
| Nickname(s) | "Oklahoma Warriors" (special designation) |
| Motto(s) | TANAP-NANAIYA KIA ALHTAIYAHA (Ready in War Or Peace) |
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The 180th Infantry Regiment (redesignated to Cavalry in 2008) saw action during World War I as the 142nd Infantry Regiment of the 36th Infantry Division (Texas and Oklahoma) and World War II and the Korean War as part of the 45th Infantry Division and again in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the 45th Infantry Brigade.
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