Regimental Colors 1st Battalion 7th C Merch

The 7th Cavalry Regiment is a United States Army cavalry regiment formed in 1866. Its official nickname is "Garryowen". The 1st Squadron - Armed Reconnaissance Squadron, is assigned to 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. The 2nd Battalion - Combined Arms Battalion, is assigned to 4th Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division, at Fort Hood, Texas. The 3rd Squadron - Armed Reconnaissance Squadron, is assigned to 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The 4th Squadron - Armed Reconnaissance Squadron, is assigned to 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, at Camp Hovey, South Korea. The 5th Squadron - Armed Reconnaissance Squadron, is assigned to 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, at Fort Stewart, Georgia..

The 7th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment in the United States Army. In its 200-year history it has participated in 12 wars, been awarded 78 campaign streamers, and 14 unit decorations. The regiment has served in more campaigns than any other infantry unit in the United States Army. It is known as "The Cottonbalers" for its actions during the Battle of New Orleans, while under the command of Andrew Jackson, when soldiers of the 7th Infantry Regiment held positions behind a breastwork of cotton bales during the British attack. These actions and the lineage of other units that made up the 7th Infantry give the regiment campaign credit for the War of 1812.