Army Capt. Michael C. Gates, Horse Detachment, Regimental Support Squadron (RSS), 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR,) outgoing commanding officer, slices through a trio of apples with his saber from atop his cantering steed during a change of command ceremony and community cavalry demonstration September, 14, 2022, at the Horse Detachment Stables, Fort Irwin, Calif. Gates currently rides at the 2nd level of the United States Cavalry Association's competitions (considered an advanced rider); his last ride with the Horse Det. will be at the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Okl
Army Capt. Michael C. Gates, Horse Detachment, Regimental Support Squadron (RSS), 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR,) outgoing commanding officer, slices through a trio of apples with his saber from atop his cantering steed during a change of command ceremony and community cavalry demonstration September, 14, 2022, at the Horse Detachment Stables, Fort Irwin, Calif. Gates currently rides at the 2nd level of the United States Cavalry Association's competitions (considered an advanced rider); his last ride with the Horse Det. will be at the National Cavalry Competition in El Reno, Okla., from September 21 to 25, after which, Gates will take command at the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment.
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