Saber Soldiers earn their spurs

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Portsmouth-based 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team participate in a Spur Ride June 20, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The two-day event tested the mental and physical endurance of pre-qualified Soldiers, provided a better understanding of reconnaissance operations, forged strong team bonds and built a stronger squadron with a sense of history, cohesion and purpose. Forty-seven Soldiers successfully completed all the assigned tasks, demonstrating that they were physically fit, tactically sound, professional and keepers of the cavalry traditions. They earned the right to wear the spurs at ceremonial events.