Philadelphia (2000-2001)

The Troop ushered in the new millennium with a Gala Ball and was prepared to carry the successes and mode of operation of the past century forward. We continued to divide our time between ceremonial functions and army training. The military training became more focused upon unit operations and the Troop had Annual Training exercises in “exotic” locales; unfamiliar to the current troopers. We trained in the sandy brush of Camp Stewart, in the piedmont of Georgia and at the National Training Center on the sand dunes of California desert, just over the ridge from Death Valley. On the ceremonial front we took were featured in national activities such as “Let Freedom Ring” and the opening of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Our troop riders organized a polo team and traveled to India to represent the country and participate in an international Polo Tournament.

Bosnia (2002-2003)

However, September 11 th changed the Troop as it did the entire nation. We found ourselves in more demand to serve the nation. We saw the pace of training quickening and new equipment being issued. In the spring of 2002 orders were issued and the troop was mobilized, along with the Squadron and other elements of the 28 th Infantry Division.

We were posted to Bosnia and took part in Stabilization Force 12. Under the command of Captain Guenther Troop A 1-104 th Cavalry was assigned to Task Force Saber and occupied Forward Operating Base Morgan. We were located in a most critical area and the scene of some of the heaviest fighting in the Bosnian Civil War. The Troop preformed its military missions excellently and was involved in a variety of very successful civic and political actions. Meanwhile, the non-active and honorary rolls accepted the task of accomplishing the ceremonial duties of the troop. They organized under the leadership of Captain Kerr, Lieutenant Gobora and First Sergeant Illoway and performed all missions with style and success.

Philadelphia and Iraq (2003-present)

After the Troop returned we reorganized and continued to perform both our military and ceremonial functions with the same excellence in performance that marks the history of the Troop. Notable events during this period included hosting HRM the Duke of Gloucester during his visit in March of 2004 and the Boyer Scholar reunion during the fall of 2004. In the spring of 2005, the Nation once again called upon the Troop and currently have several members deployed to Iraq and serving the country in combat duty in the region of Ar Ramidi.

We see that we now, as we have since November of 1774, two hundred thirty one years ago, proudly serve our nation with excellence and style.