Army to phase out most military working animal programs, focus on ceremonial units

Army to phase out most military working animal programs, focus on ceremonial units

The U.S. Army announced it will scale back its Military Working Equid (MWE) program, which manages horses, mules and donkeys used on Army posts. The decision is part of an effort to concentrate resources on operational readiness and save costs.Starting in July 2025, Army installations including Fort Huachuca in Arizona, Fort Irwin in California, Fort Riley in Kansas, Fort Sill in Oklahoma and Fort Hood in Texas will stop owning and supporting th…