6th Cavalry Regiment
The 6th Cavalry ("Fighting Sixth'") is a regiment of the United States Army that began as a regiment of cavalry in the American Civil War. It currently is organized into aviation squadrons that are assigned to several different combat aviation brigades.
| 6th Cavalry Regiment | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1861–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Aviation Branch |
| Type | Cavalry (American Civil War–Vietnam War) air cavalry (Vietnam War–present) |
| Part of | Attack, Close air support, Aerial Reconnaissance, Combat search and rescue |
| Garrison/HQ | Multiple battalions on different bases |
| Nickname(s) | Fighting Sixth |
| Motto(s) | Ducit Amor Patriae (Led By Love of Country) |
| Colors | Blue Yellow |
| Engagements | American Civil War Indian Wars Johnson County War Spanish–American War China Relief Expedition Philippine–American War Mexican Expedition World War II Persian Gulf War Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Shield War in Southwest Asia Iraq Campaign Afghanistan Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Charles E. Canedy Samuel H. Starr |
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| Former shoulder sleeve insignia | |
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