Task Force Raptor (3-124 CAV) TXARNG
Task Force Raptor soldiers conduct 4th Spur Ride in Horn of Africa
ARTA, Djibouti (August 14, 2012) - Task Force Raptor Soldiers participate in the third Spur Ride held in the Horn of Africa. The spur ride is a cavalry tradition in which a trooper must pass a series of tests that evaluate physical, leadership, technical and tactical proficiency in a high stress environment in order to earn his spurs and become a member of the Order of the Spur. Task Force Raptor is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Johathan Towles).
Task Force Raptor soldiers conduct 4th Spur Ride in Horn of Africa
ARTA, Djibouti (August 14, 2012) - Task Force Raptor Soldiers participate in the third Spur Ride held in the Horn of Africa. The spur ride is a cavalry tradition in which a trooper must pass a series of tests that evaluate physical, leadership, technical and tactical proficiency in a high stress environment in order to earn his spurs and become a member of the Order of the Spur. Task Force Raptor is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Johathan Towles).