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Ready and Forward
Courage and patriotism are not restricted to a single group of people or culture. Achievements of the African-American "Buffalo Soldier" regiments (9th and 10th Cavalry, 24th and 25th Infantry) portray selfless and dedicated participation in the settling of the American frontier and the development of the United States as a world power. The courage of these Black soldiers meant not only valor in the face of danger, but a spirit to serve to their country despite discrimination, segregation, and repressive laws.
From inception in 1866 until integration after 1948, the Buffalo Soldier regiments were segregated, and with only a few exceptions, the officers in charge were Caucasian. Nevertheless, soldiers of the four Black regiments overcame extreme adversity on the battlefield and at home to establish themselves as among the most effective military units in the Army.
Ready and Forward was the motto adopted by the 10th Cavalry |