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A command sergeant shakes hands with a soldier standing in formation with fellow soldiers on the sand in the dark as a bonfire creates large flames to the left.

Igniting the Fire

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jose Padilla congratulates a soldier at a bonfire celebrating the completion of a spur ride at Camp Reedo, Estonia, Aug. 11, 2025. The spur ride is a time-honored tradition passed down through generations of U.S. Army cavalry units, where soldiers complete a rigorous series of events to earn the right to wear silver spurs.

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