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Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 7th United States Cavalry (A Troop 1-7 CAV)

Branch not documented • A Troop, 1-7 CAV • 2009

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Recorded Account

Received this coin from the Troop Commander of A Troop, 1-7 CAV (Apache Troop). This was during OIF 09-10. 1-7 CAV "GARRYOWEN" is a well-know Cavalry Unit in US Army history. During OIF 09-10, the Troop consisted of combined arms teams, likely consisting of Bradley Fighting Vehicles, M1A2 Abrams tanks, and air weapons teams (Kiowas / Apaches) in support of operations across the Baghdad area. APACHE ON THE WARPATH! The IRONHORSE (1st BCT, 1st CAV DIV) S2 or MICO most likely supported Apache Troop with intelligence during operations.

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Division

1st Cavalry Division

Brigade

1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

Battalion

1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment

Record details
Branch
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Unit / Institution
A Troop, 1-7 CAV
Approximate year
2009
Location
Baghdad, Iraq

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