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The 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, "Palehorse Squadron", carries the motto of "Death Rides."
Obtained from the Bible verse Revelations 6:8:
"And I looked and Behold, a Pale Horse; and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him."

The Soldiers of 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment transitioned to Fort Campbell, KY in early spring 2006 and were reflagged as 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment on 10 April 2006 being officially re-activated as part of the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (AIR ASSAULT), Fort Campbell, KY on the 16th of June 2006.

7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry stands ready today with;
Headquarters and Headquarters Troop (Stetson)
A Troop (Shadow)
B Troop (Blackjack)
C Troop (Crazy Horse)
an Aviation Maintenance Troop, D Troop (Work Horse)
and Forward Support Troop, E Troop (Iron Horse).

The Officers, Warrant Officers, NCOs, and Troopers of the Squadron continually train and sharpen their combat skills as they anxiously await their next "Rendezvous With Destiny."

Learn more about the 7-17 Cavalry history here on their home page: http://www.campbell.army.mil/717/default.html

http://atroop.homestead.com/index.html - A Troop website

http://b717.homestead.com/ - B Troop website (Vietnam info too!)

http://www.ruthlessriders.net/ - 7-17 Cav site with upcoming reunion info too!

7/17 Cavalry Squadron (Ruthless Riders) Video on Google!

More coming soon!