Army Phases Out Ceremonial Horses Amid Modern Warfare Shift
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The U.S. Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs to save about $2 million annually, with 141 horses to be adopted out, while continuing to operate the Old Guard's ceremonial caisson units at Arlington National Cemetery.
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