The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment ("Blackhorse Regiment") [1] is a unit of the United States Army garrisoned at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California. The regiment has served in the Philippine–American War, the Pancho Villa Expedition, World War II, the Vietnam War, Gulf War and Iraq War.

Sep 18, 2023 · MISSION The 11th ACR "Blackhorse" is ready and postured to execute a dual mission of replicating a lethal and professional near-peer threat to train U.S. Army Brigade Combat Teams' ability to...

Most knowledgeable leaders and soldiers alike, consider the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment the best-trained mechanized force in the world. Continuing in the NTC tradition of Lead, Train, Win, the Blackhorse stands ready to respond to any mission to which it may be called.

3 days ago · Since its founding, the Blackhorse Association has honored the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s fallen, strengthened bonds among its members, celebrated its traditions, supported active troopers, and provided scholarships for their children.

The 11th Armored Cavalry's Veterans of Vietnam & Cambodia was founded in 1984 after 75 names of Blackhorse Troopers were collected in Washington DC at the dedication of the "Three Fighting Men" statue near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. …

3 days ago · 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment-Blackhorse, Fort Irwin, California. 26,468 likes · 685 talking about this · 327 were here. Welcome to the official 11th...

Jul 30, 2024 · A decorated, second-generation trooper of 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment - nicknamed the Blackhorse Regiment - is striving to ensure its historical accuracy. Since retiring, Lieutenant Colonel Donald Snedeker has been interviewing Blackhorse Regiment veterans to share their stories, honour their sacrifices but also correct what he believes are ...

The 11th Cavalry Memorial is located in Pattons’ Park at Fort Benning, Georgia. The memorial is dedicated to the bravery and selfless sacrifice of Blackhorse troopers who have served with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment since the regiment was formed in 1901.

On 1 April 1951, the Blackhorse was brought back onto active status as the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Camp Carson, Colorado. In 1954, the Regiment transferred to Fort Knox, Kentucky, the "Home of Armor," to complete its training in fully armored tactics.

Blackhorse was established in late October 1966 as the base camp for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR). The camp was located on the main highway, QL-2 (now QL-56) 13 km southwest of Xuân Lộc and 28 km north of Nui Dat.