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December, 2010 Edition

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BLACKHORSE REGIMENT CAVALRY MOTORCYCLES PLAYS SANTA FOR CHILDREN OF THE REGIMENT
The Blackhorse Regiment Cavalry Motorcycles Chapter (BHRCM) made their annual ride from all parts of California to Fort Irwin last week to deliver Christmas gifts to children of the Regiment. This has been a Christmas tradition of the BHRCM for several years now and is greatly appreciated by the children and the Regiment.

In the pictures below the RCO Colonel Tony Aguto (in white), Mrs. Aguto (in yellow), CSM Wilcox and Mrs. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs Beau Richards and other members of BHRCM, unloading Christmas gifts at RHQ.

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Many thanks to Blackhorse Regiment Cavalry Motorcycles Chapter for their good works!

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REUNION INFO AND REGISTRATION FORM
Follow this link for up to the minute info on the Las Vegas Reunion. Book your room early and get your registration completed soon---See you June 1 to June 5 at Treasure Island Resort and Casino on the "strip".

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VIETNAM VET ORGANIZING 11th CAV VIETNAM TOUR
Donald Johnson, 11the Cavalry Vietnam vet, has asked that we publicize an upcoming special 11th Cav Vet tour of Vietnam. The tour, tailored for Blackhorse Vets, is scheduled for April 5 - 13, 2011. Don has made several visits to Vietnam through the years with the tour company MilSpec Tours, Inc.

If interested in this special tour, contact Donald Johnson at (281) 452-2324 or by mail at 826 Kilpatrick St., Channelview, TX 77530. Details and registration may be found at www.gomilspec.com by clicking the Asian Tour link.

DISCLAIMER- The Blackhorse Association is not connected in any way with this or any other tour venture. This announcement is provided as a courtesy to a devoted member of the association..

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TROOPERS DOWN

We are saddened to report the passing of two devoted Blackhorse Troopers.

George Shookla died on August 13, 2010. Our prayers remain strong for his devoted wife Dee and the entire Shookla family.

Also, CSM (R) Arthur W. Hawthorne passed away on 5 Dec in Longview, Texas. CSM Hawthorne was the Regimental Sergeant Major when the Regiment deployed to Vietnam in 1966. He continued to serve as the Regimental Sergeant Major until his return to the states in Jun 1967. He later served as the CSM of the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood. CSM Hawthorne was also a veteran of WWII and Korea.

These Troopers will be greatly missed by The Regiment and all who knew and loved them.

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CHILDREN OF THE BLACKHORSE
It's time to start thinking about getting your scholarship apps. prepared and submitted. All the criteria and details for applying are displayed here, on the scholarship section of the BlackHorse.org website.

Previous scholarship recipients who are reapplying need only send a letter from a professor and a current copy of their grade transcripts.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE BLACKHORSE ASSOCIATION.

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