1-9 First Cavalry Division Celebrates 156th Birthday as Buffalo Soldiers

FORT HOOD, TX (FOX 44) - Celebrations are going on at Fort Hood today to honor the 1st Battalion, Ninth U.S. Cavalry Division. Historically known as the Buffalo Soldiers, founded in 1866, black servicemen joined the regiment two years after the civil war ended to fight for the United States."They fought on the frontier, moved on to the Spanish-American war, and have been with us in every conflict throughout history," said LTC James Ray, 1-9 Battalion Commander.To celebrate 156 years, the cavalry