Blood Over Honor: 3-7 CAV History & Tradition (Long Version)

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Video by Airman 1st Class Thomas "Kellen" Carr

AFN Afghanistan

May 23, 2013 | 4:07

Soldiers, both enlisted and officers, explain the unique history of the 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Calvary. From the days of the Indian Wars, to their signature Stetson cowboy hats. This is a non-narrative story.

Lead: A unit deployed to Afghanistan adds to it's squadrons long history and also continues the old traditions. Airman First Class Kellen Carr provides us a closer look at the 3-7 CAV.
Tag: The 3-7 CAV wear their Stetson's, boots and spurs on Friday's both in the States and while they are deployed.
Soundbite includes SFC Jerry Trosper - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Ft. Stewart, GA.); LTC Lance Varney - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Commander)(San Diego, CA.); SGT Steven Johnson - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Asheville, NC.); 1LT Ryan Barber - - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Rapid City, SD.); SPC Todd Gillman - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Brookfield, IN.); CSM Michael Mingle - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Valdese, NC.); SPC Kelly Short - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Tazewell, TN.) and 1LT Andy Bastone - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Columbus, GA.) Produced by A1C Kellen Carr. Also available in High Definition.