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The Nevada Army National Guard Armor-Cavalry force has a long and distinguished history. Since the early days of The Nevada territory, mounted citizen-soldiers have responded to the call of duty. In 1863, the 1st Battalion, Nevada Volunteers Cavalry was formed and mustered into service of the United States to man posts deserted due to the Civil War. After Statehood in 1864, Nevada Cavalry Units were actively engaged in the Indian wars throughout the west. Duriing the Spanish-American War, Nevada national Guardsmen Formed two Troops of Volunteer Cavalry and saw action against the Spanish Army in the Philippine Islands. The 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry is currently Nevadas only Combat Arms Unit. The Squadron was originally Organized as the 121st Coast Artillery Battilion. It was ordered into Federal Service for World War II. The Squadron was absorbed into the Regular Army adn some of it's components saw action in the pacific, particioation in the Ryukyus Campaign. After World War II , the Squadron Served as Anti_Aircraft Artillery. In the Early 1970's, the Unit Sesigated as the 3rd Squadron, 116th Cavalry Regiment, in 1975, the Unit Became the 3rd Squadron, 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. In 1980, the unit was again redeigned as the 1st Battalion, 221st Armor. In 1995, the Battalion was officallyaligned as a round-Out to the Renowned 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. In 1997, the National Guard Bureau Redesigned the unit as the 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry. This New Designation reflects the Cavalry Mission and Heritage of the unit The Squadron has been recognized as a premier unit throughout it's history. Squadron Awards include the Following: The Prestigious Goodrich Riding Trophy. The Governors Outstandiing Unit Award. the " TOP GUNNERY Battalion" Of the 40th ID. NGB Superior Unit Award The Eisenhower Trophy IT's Most Largest award is not an award but the Reconigtion of being the only National Guard unit to have the Honor.
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