Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard

02/09/2026

Due to changes in Army policy regarding social media, identified social media accounts, including Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard are being deactivated and archived. You can receive information about the 1st Infantry Division Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard on the 1st Infantry Division page. We are pursuing and Exception to Policy to remain active but if unable to do so, the CGMCG social media will be archived this February. Thank you to all of our followers!

01/14/2026

If you are following along, yesterday we introduced Sgt Harrell. Today, we would like to introduce his mount, Sampson!

Sampson is a 7 year old sorrel mustang that comes to us from the beautiful state of Nevada! He stands 15.3 hands tall and is proudly ridden as a Tactics Demonstration Horse, as well as participating in Mounted Colors Presentations and parades. Sampson is a well trained horse that takes part in multiple events throughout the year.

Sampson is proudly sponsored by the good men and women of Irwin Army Community Hospital, and gets to make appearances for the staff and families of IACH.

Please stay tuned as we continue to introduce your Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Troopers, and their horses in the coming weeks!

01/13/2026

Congratulations to SPC Santa Maria on the successful reenlistment ceremony held today at the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Stables!

01/13/2026

On this beautiful Tuesday, the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard takes pride in spotlighting Sgt Harrell through our new segment, Meet the Troopers!

Sgt Harrell, hailing from Ponca City, Oklahoma, brings over six years of experience serving in the United States Army. Since joining the team in July 2024, Sgt Harrell has been instrumental as the NCOIC of the maintenance department, primary armorer, and a Tactics Demonstration Team Rider.

Stemming from a family with extensive military service, Sgt Harrell is dedicated to serving the United States Army and the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard. Sgt Harrell advises potential recruits to embody humility and discretion, noting the importance of knowing when to be seen and heard. A highlight of his tenure includes participating in the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Thank you, Sgt Harrell, for your invaluable service.

01/12/2026

Happy Monday from the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard! Today, your Fort Riley CGMCG Troopers are out sharpening their skills for the upcoming EquiFest of Kansas! Come join us January 22nd through the 26th at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka.

12/30/2025

The Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard wishes you a happy new year filled with joy and happiness! This next year is shaping up to be an exciting one! We'll see you all at EquiFest and many more engagements this year!

1st Infantry Division

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Army will retain Military Working Equid (MWE) programs at Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Riley, Kansas, previously slated for discont...

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard. As we look forward to the future with hope and excitement, we cannot forget the past year. We've accomplished so much as a team and as a family and appreciate the love and support from each and everyone one in our community. Remember those who cannot be with us and those deployed or in harm's way. May your Christmas and New Year's be blessed with love and happiness!

10/10/2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

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Government Shutdown: What You Need To Know.

10/01/2025

09/02/2025

Happy Labor Day from the Daddy of ’em All!

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of American workers, from the cowboys and cowgirls who keep our Western traditions alive to the volunteers who make Cheyenne Frontier Days possible.

Thank you for everything you do!

07/22/2025