Army sunsets legendary Buffalo Soldiers unit

The Army deactivated a 160-year-old Buffalo Soldiers unit

On July 28, 2026, soldiers of the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division gathered for it final formation at Fort Irwin, California, marking an end to one of the U.S. Army’s oldest units. The unit, which traces its lineage back to the Buffalo Soldiers, was deactivated the next day. The Army says the move is part of its ongoing structural modernization, specifically its “Transformation in Contac…

Army Sunsets Famed ‘Buffalo Soldier’ Unit After 160 Years

The 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment—informally known as “4-10 Cav”—was originally founded as an all-Black unit in 1866, immediately after the Civil War.

Army deactivates unit with ties to the Buffalo Soldiers

The 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division honored the squadron’s 160-year legacy.

Army sunsets legendary Buffalo Soldiers unit

The Army is saying goodbye to one of the cavalry units whose lineage draws a straight line to the original Buffalo Soldiers.

Lafayette event honors Buffalo Soldiers’ legacy

National Buffalo Soldiers Day recognizes the service and sacrifice of the men who served in some of the militarys historically all-Black regiments. In Lafayette, veterans and community members gathered for a Meal of Remembrance hosted by Once Was Inc. and sponsored by Progressive Baptist Church to honor that legacy and recognize veterans like Korean War veteran Shelton Barard.During the event, Barard reflected on his time serving in the Army and…