Overhauled Army Caisson Unit Conducts First Funeral Service at Arlington Following Suspension
The dark shapes of seven horses came into view across Section 62 at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday morning, returning to the hallowed grounds the sounds of clopping, huffing and the turn of wheels that had gone virtually unheard there for the last two years. The Army’s Caisson Detachment, a ceremonial horse unit that transports […]
3 Soldiers, 4 Caisson Horses Injured During Training Exercise at Virginia Army Installation
Three soldiers and four horses were injured during a training exercise Monday afternoon at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, the Army confirmed to Military.com. At around 2 p.m. Monday, the caisson detachment — a ceremonial unit responsible for transporting the remains of service members and veterans to their final resting places at Arlington National Cemetery […]
Troubled Caisson Unit Makes Appearance at Carter Funeral as Horse-Drawn Services Remain Suspended
A horse-drawn procession carried President Jimmy Carter’s remains to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday during his state funeral, marking the first time the troubled unit has been used since the Army announced its suspension nearly two years ago. The Caisson Platoon, a specialized element in the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as the Old […]