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Posted: 4/29/2011 3:21:04 AM EDT

Why don't we have any more Cav?

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:23:55 AM EDT

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Why don't we have any more Cav?

Wat?

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:26:00 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why don't we have any more Cav?

Wat?

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:35:21 AM EDT

[#3]

CAV-TV

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CAV-TV, also known as "Cavalier TV," is the official student news broadcast of the University of Virginia, Virginia, USA, which airs on the campus of the University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:36:08 AM EDT

[#4]

Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:37:49 AM EDT

[#5]

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Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

I know what Calvary is...once upon a time I was a Cav trooper, but some context would have helped.

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:38:04 AM EDT

[#6]

Talking about the wedding, eh?

The Royal Channel - YouTube

There is a Lancaster/Hurrican/Spitfire/Tornado/Typhoon flypast in about 50 minutes BTW.

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:39:39 AM EDT

[#7]

This is NOT the Age Of Context.

It IS the Age Of WTFBBQ texting with thumbs.

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:40:32 AM EDT

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This is NOT the Age Of Context.

It IS the Age Of WTFBBQ texting with thumbs.

I guess that I'm getting old.

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:45:02 AM EDT

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Posted: 4/29/2011 3:53:16 AM EDT

[#10]

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Quoted:
Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

I know what Calvary is...once upon a time I was a Cav trooper, but some context would have helped.

That would be cavalry, not calvary.

Posted: 4/29/2011 3:56:04 AM EDT

[#11]

For those that still don't get it. he is talking about the Household Cavalry that are present at the Royal Wedding today.

Posted: 4/29/2011 4:00:31 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

I know what Calvary is...once upon a time I was a Cav trooper, but some context would have helped.

Wouldn't the guys on horses be cavalry.

Current units from wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalry_%28United_States%29#Current_units

Active units:

(number of active squadrons in brackets)

1st Cavalry Division founded 1921, (Active)
1st Cavalry Regiment (6), US Regiment of Dragoons founded 1832. Changed to the 1st Cavalry Regiment in 1861.
2nd Cavalry Regiment (4), 2nd Regiment of Dragoons founded 1836. Changed from 2nd Dragoons to the 2nd Cavalry in 1861.
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (3), Regiment of Mounted Riflemen founded 1846
4th Cavalry Regiment (5), founded 1855
5th Cavalry Regiment (2 squadron and 2 troops), formerly 2nd Cavalry Regiment formed 1855. Changed to 5th Cavalry in 1861
6th Cavalry Regiment (3), founded 1861
7th Cavalry Regiment (5), founded 1866
8th Cavalry Regiment (4), founded 1866
9th Cavalry Regiment (3), founded 1866
10th Cavalry Regiment (3), (Buffalo Soldiers), founded July 28, 1866
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (2), founded February 2, 1901
12th Cavalry Regiment (2), founded February 2, 1901
13th Cavalry Regiment (2), founded 1901
14th Cavalry Regiment (2), founded 1901
15th Cavalry Regiment, founded 1901 US Army Training and Doctrine Command unit
16th Cavalry Regiment, founded 1916 US Army Armor School
17th Cavalry Regiment (5), founded 1916.
32nd Cavalry Regiment (1)
33rd Cavalry Regiment (1)
40th Cavalry Regiment (1)
61st Cavalry Regiment (2)
71st Cavalry Regiment (2), reestablished in 2004
73rd Cavalry Regiment (4)
75th Cavalry Regiment (1)
89th Cavalry Regiment (2)
91st Cavalry Regiment (1)

Army National Guard:

18th Cavalry Regiment, CA ARNG
104th Cavalry Regiment, PA ARNG
106th Cavalry Regiment, reestablished in 2006
107th Cavalry Regiment, OH ARNG
108th Cavalry Regiment, LA ARNG
113th Cavalry Regiment, IA ARNG
116th Cavalry Brigade, ID ARNG
1-153th Cavalry Sqron, FL ARNG
158th Cavalry Regiment, MD ARNG
163rd Cavalry Regiment, MT ARNG
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, TN ARNG
299th Cavalry Regiment, HI ARNG
303rd Cavalry Regiment, WA ARNG
1-152nd Cavalry Squadron, IN ARNG

So none of these count?

Posted: 4/29/2011 4:00:57 AM EDT

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http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad315/ribby30/6a00d8341bfadb53ef0105368893b8970c-640wi.jpg

That thar be win'n...

Posted: 4/29/2011 4:02:52 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

I know what Calvary is...once upon a time I was a Cav trooper, but some context would have helped.

Wouldn't the guys on horses be cavalry.

Current units from wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalry_%28United_States%29#Current_units

Active units:

(number of active squadrons in brackets)

1st Cavalry Division founded 1921, (Active)
1st Cavalry Regiment (6), US Regiment of Dragoons founded 1832. Changed to the 1st Cavalry Regiment in 1861.
2nd Cavalry Regiment (4), 2nd Regiment of Dragoons founded 1836. Changed from 2nd Dragoons to the 2nd Cavalry in 1861.
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (3), Regiment of Mounted Riflemen founded 1846
4th Cavalry Regiment (5), founded 1855
5th Cavalry Regiment (2 squadron and 2 troops), formerly 2nd Cavalry Regiment formed 1855. Changed to 5th Cavalry in 1861
6th Cavalry Regiment (3), founded 1861
7th Cavalry Regiment (5), founded 1866
8th Cavalry Regiment (4), founded 1866
9th Cavalry Regiment (3), founded 1866
10th Cavalry Regiment (3), (Buffalo Soldiers), founded July 28, 1866
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (2), founded February 2, 1901
12th Cavalry Regiment (2), founded February 2, 1901
13th Cavalry Regiment (2), founded 1901
14th Cavalry Regiment (2), founded 1901
15th Cavalry Regiment, founded 1901 US Army Training and Doctrine Command unit
16th Cavalry Regiment, founded 1916 US Army Armor School
17th Cavalry Regiment (5), founded 1916.
32nd Cavalry Regiment (1)
33rd Cavalry Regiment (1)
40th Cavalry Regiment (1)
61st Cavalry Regiment (2)
71st Cavalry Regiment (2), reestablished in 2004
73rd Cavalry Regiment (4)
75th Cavalry Regiment (1)
89th Cavalry Regiment (2)
91st Cavalry Regiment (1)

Army National Guard:

18th Cavalry Regiment, CA ARNG
104th Cavalry Regiment, PA ARNG
106th Cavalry Regiment, reestablished in 2006
107th Cavalry Regiment, OH ARNG
108th Cavalry Regiment, LA ARNG
113th Cavalry Regiment, IA ARNG
116th Cavalry Brigade, ID ARNG
1-153th Cavalry Sqron, FL ARNG
158th Cavalry Regiment, MD ARNG
163rd Cavalry Regiment, MT ARNG
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, TN ARNG
299th Cavalry Regiment, HI ARNG
303rd Cavalry Regiment, WA ARNG
1-152nd Cavalry Squadron, IN ARNG

So none of these count?

Well, those are cavalry units, not calvary.

You said:

I know what Calvary is

Posted: 4/29/2011 4:06:14 AM EDT

[#15]

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Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

Easter was last weekend.

Posted: 4/29/2011 4:07:10 AM EDT

[#16]

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Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

So is it the men in uniform or the horses that do it for you?

Posted: 4/29/2011 5:35:42 AM EDT

[#17]

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Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

So is it the men in uniform or the horses that do it for you?

Do you know how many CHC's (crazy horse chicks) are around here? Those spiffy uniformed gentlemen with funny accents riding horses are what they all must dream about nightly!

Posted: 4/29/2011 6:26:39 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Calvary... You know, people in spiffy uniforms on horses?

So is it the men in uniform or the horses that do it for you?

Do you know how many CHC's (crazy horse chicks) are around here? Those spiffy uniformed gentlemen with funny accents riding horses are what they all must dream about nightly!

DO they ride bareback?