On 15 December 1971,
Charliehorse was moved to Camp Evans and again re-named.
This time, D Troop, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry was re-designated as
D Troop 17th Cavalry (Provisional).
D Troop 17th Armored Cavalry has a rich and colorful history as an Armored Unit. It had been deacvtivated.
On 15 Dec. 1971 it was reactivated as an Air Cavalry Troop.
It again deactivated on 10, March 1972.
Then reactivated on 30 April, 1972, again as a separate Air Cavalry Troop,
This time using the assets of D Troop, 1st Squadron, 15th cavalry.
The Unit finally departed Vietnam and deactivated 26, February 1973
It is not know at this time if the "Charliehorse"callsign was carried through each of the name changes.
More History about D Troop 17th Cavalry, "REDCATCHERS,"can be found by clicking here.
I hope more information will be coming.
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