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The 1st Cavalry Division's Horse Detachment charges across Cooper Field following the 4th Brigade Combat Team's casing ceremony, Fort Hood, Texas, June 4, 2008. The Long Knife Brigade is scheduled to deploy in June.

LONG KNIFE CHARGE

The 1st Cavalry Division's Horse Detachment charges across Cooper Field following the 4th Brigade Combat Team's casing ceremony, Fort Hood, Texas, June 4, 2008. The Long Knife Brigade is scheduled to deploy in June.

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