I had the high honor of being assigned to Troop D 10th United States Cavalry (Separate) immediately after completion of my Basic and AIT training at Fort Knox, KY in 1980. Despite serving in other armored units afterwards, I was and remain to this day, in my heart, a "Buffalo Soldier"....."Ready and Forward! Sir!"
FD Mackey: thank you for your service, and recognizing the proud history of the 10th US Cavalry. Units of the 10th served at Camp Lockett in eastern San Diego, CA, county and were converted from horse cavalry to mechanized, then sent to Europe in WWII. Seems like their were units called 10th Cav attached to units around us in Vietnam in 1969-1970. I was a REMF with 4th ID, Plieku and An Khe.
Cj RIP Grand Papa George along with all your Buffalo Soldier brothers & sisters who served with you.Always! Your Loving Grand daughter from Texas,Corina "Jeanette" Johnson.
When my grandfather was young, he worked for the city building the Doña Ana road along side of Fort Selden, home of the Buffalo Soldiers. Many graves were discovered while building the road, my grandfather would say that when they opened the lid to the caskets they could see the entire body and facial features of the Soldiers, who were dressed in full military attire, but as soon as the air would hit the body it would dissolve into dust. This was around the early 1900's.
History as always refuted the truth about the bravery of my brothers! The American civil war, the First World War and Second World War ! By brothers, I applaud you.
Keith Gray: I think it is very difficult for people 100 years separated from other people's decisions to make accurate assessments. As pointed out in real history, after Emancipation, there were no employers standing in line to hire former slaves, except the U.S. Army! Judge them as some people might (see above) we have to respect that black men assessed their options, took a bad situation and did the best that they could do. Especially hard, given they had not caused any of the circumstances of slavery and "freedom," which was (and is) often in name only.
I look forward to the film on KUNM here in Albuquerque. More films like this, exploring and explaining the history of New Mexico through the lens and voice of the people who lived it. New Mexico is a cultural and historical paradox, it is essential to bring the many voices of history into perspective to understand the place we call New Mexico. Congratulations on the making and screening of this film! Cynthia Jeannette Gomez, NM filmmaker "Without A Tribe"
hello, i visit Texas in 1980 (i am from Europe) i visit fort Concho near San Angelo, and i been inside that place, a nice fort with a lot of good sleeping rooms, horse stabbles and moore, thank you buffalo soldiers ,you did a good job
My father, Jeff Williams, Served in the 9th Calvary and later transferred to the 10th Calvary at Ft Huachuca, AZ where he trained troops. I have visited this area and know it to be the home of the Apache Indians and one of the most feared Indian warriors , Geronimo.
You two don’t have the balls to be in the military, that’s why you baggin on Mike Jones. You two are what you call him and wish you had the balls. USAF 80-86, UYAH!!!! Cowards.
Good call Brother Jones. Many black soldiers join the Army back then to escape the fields and the humiliation of working another man’s land for free (sharecropping). At least in the Army, you were able to get paid and we’re responsible for your own destiny, able to learn a trade and if necessary, fight for the brothers to the left and right of you. They became your family then, the same way it’s done today. You truly are band of brothers. It’s sad to realize that some will never understand or appreciate the sacrifice you made for them was done willingly!
Author, and one of the last Buffalo-Soldiers (1869 to 1951) concerning African-American’s Military History, from the ground level i,e; 1951/51 Rifleman 1st Platoon 1st Squad 24th Infantry Regiment Combat Team aka "Deuce4" Original Buffalo Soldiers.
The 7th Cavalry was entrapped the day after the Wounded Knee Massacre. The 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers rescued the 7th Cavalry. Read the novel, Rescue at Pine Ridge, the story of the rescue of the famed 7th Cavalry by the Buffalo Soldiers, and visit website; rescue at pine ridge. com. The novel embodies Native Americans, Outlaws and Buffalo Soldiers, in the days of the Native American Wars with the approach USA. Story is about, brutality, compassion, reprisal, bravery, heroism and gallantry.
The five civilized tribes (the ones that owned slaves) were mixed, that's why they were considered civilized, John Ross was only 1/8th Cherokee yet he's still considered native american for some insane ridiculous reason. Also, according to your logic because some (mixed) native americans had slaves then all native americans deserved to be exterminated? Do I have to remind you that native americans were enslaved before black people?
@@elmaster7465 naw lol Spanish brought africans to Florida in the 13 and 1400s before Florida was even florida and before Columbus set foot in the Caribbean and not all of them tribes were mixed some of them were Indian not all were 5 dollar Indians .
True but those were not the Tribes that "The Buffalo Soldiers" went after which is the problem instead they went after Native Tribes that had little to nothing to do with the harsh treatment of Black's yeah.
New Mexico owes a lot to the Buffalo Soldiers but I disagree with the statement that they brought civilization to New Mexico. The Spanish fought along side Native Americans against warring tribes since the 1600's. We built schools, churches, cities, etc.. To Americans being civilized means being White. New Mexico will never be White nor do we want to be. We had our own civilization and it was much more civil than what the Americans would bring in. Our Native brothers and sister had their way of life, religion and traditions. The Spanish and Native people became one and if you look at transcripts debating the addition of New Mexico to the US you'll find their biggest objection is that the population wasn't White. The last statement was very incorrect.
I had the high honor of being assigned to Troop D 10th United States Cavalry (Separate) immediately after completion of my Basic and AIT training at Fort Knox, KY in 1980. Despite serving in other armored units afterwards, I was and remain to this day, in my heart, a "Buffalo Soldier"....."Ready and Forward! Sir!"
FD Mackey: thank you for your service, and recognizing the proud history of the 10th US Cavalry. Units of the 10th served at Camp Lockett in eastern San Diego, CA, county and were converted from horse cavalry to mechanized, then sent to Europe in WWII. Seems like their were units called 10th Cav attached to units around us in Vietnam in 1969-1970. I was a REMF with 4th ID, Plieku and An Khe.
I love history. The Buffalo Soldiers are a TRUE representation of love of country and each other.
Powerful True Story. Very much worth telling !! GOD bless us all !!
Cj RIP Grand Papa George along with all your Buffalo Soldier brothers & sisters who served with you.Always! Your Loving Grand daughter from Texas,Corina "Jeanette" Johnson.
When my grandfather was young, he worked for the city building the Doña Ana road along side of Fort Selden, home of the Buffalo Soldiers. Many graves were discovered while building the road, my grandfather would say that when they opened the lid to the caskets they could see the entire body and facial features of the Soldiers, who were dressed in full military attire, but as soon as the air would hit the body it would dissolve into dust.
This was around the early 1900's.
My Great Great Grandfather was a Buffalo Soldier. 9th Cavalry Troop G. WOW the ending was powerful indeed. I want a copy :).
History as always refuted the truth about the bravery of my brothers! The American civil war, the First World War and Second World War ! By brothers, I applaud you.
yes you are a very brave race of people, and no one can deny that NO ONE!!!
Keith Gray: I think it is very difficult for people 100 years separated from other people's decisions to make accurate assessments. As pointed out in real history, after Emancipation, there were no employers standing in line to hire former slaves, except the U.S. Army! Judge them as some people might (see above) we have to respect that black men assessed their options, took a bad situation and did the best that they could do. Especially hard, given they had not caused any of the circumstances of slavery and "freedom," which was (and is) often in name only.
I have a lot of respect for the Buffalo Soldiers.
It's sad that people ( The Buffalo Soldiers ), who helped make the dream were not allowed to share in it.
I look forward to the film on KUNM here in Albuquerque. More films like this, exploring and explaining the history of New Mexico through the lens and voice of the people who lived it. New Mexico is a cultural and historical paradox, it is essential to bring the many voices of history into perspective to understand the place we call New Mexico. Congratulations on the making and screening of this film! Cynthia Jeannette Gomez, NM filmmaker "Without A Tribe"
WOW the ending was powerful indeed
. I want a copy :)
hello, i visit Texas in 1980 (i am from Europe) i visit fort Concho near San Angelo, and i been inside that place, a nice fort with a lot of good sleeping rooms, horse stabbles and moore, thank you buffalo soldiers ,you did a good job
Hoses likeStabbles
@@JB-rt4mx hoses like stabbles????sorry sir ????
My father, Jeff Williams, Served in the 9th Calvary and later transferred to the 10th Calvary at Ft Huachuca, AZ where he trained troops. I have visited this area and know it to be the home of the Apache Indians and one of the most feared Indian warriors , Geronimo.
black men are fearless in battle, they are very brave.
Brave and wonderful men
Dont be a hater, these were soldiers first. Lets honor them and their hard work and sacrifice.
Of coarse a white person would say that
Killing the poor natives?
I was in the 9th Cav in 1972-73
WE JOINED THE ARMY THEN FOR THE SAME REASONS WE JOINED THE ARMY NOW.. A JOB!
corrupt nigga
You are a sucker!
You two don’t have the balls to be in the military, that’s why you baggin on Mike Jones. You two are what you call him and wish you had the balls. USAF 80-86, UYAH!!!! Cowards.
Good call Brother Jones. Many black soldiers join the Army back then to escape the fields and the humiliation of working another man’s land for free (sharecropping). At least in the Army, you were able to get paid and we’re responsible for your own destiny, able to learn a trade and if necessary, fight for the brothers to the left and right of you. They became your family then, the same way it’s done today. You truly are band of brothers. It’s sad to realize that some will never understand or appreciate the sacrifice you made for them was done willingly!
True!
Author, and one of the last Buffalo-Soldiers (1869 to 1951) concerning African-American’s Military History, from the ground level i,e;
1951/51 Rifleman 1st Platoon 1st Squad
24th Infantry Regiment Combat Team aka "Deuce4" Original Buffalo Soldiers.
The 7th Cavalry was entrapped the day after the Wounded Knee Massacre. The 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers rescued the 7th Cavalry.
Read the novel, Rescue at Pine Ridge, the story of the rescue of the famed 7th Cavalry by the Buffalo Soldiers, and visit website; rescue at pine ridge. com. The novel embodies Native Americans, Outlaws and Buffalo Soldiers, in the days of the Native American Wars with the approach USA. Story is about, brutality, compassion, reprisal, bravery, heroism and gallantry.
My Great Great Grandfather was a Buffalo Soldier. 9th Cavalry Troop G
✊🏾🙏🏾🇺🇸=⚖️for all
Dread lock rasta!
let us not forget the 5 major tribes had slaves, these men after 1865 was trying to get a life at the time you would do anything.
clinton warren natives were the slaves, we're smaller in stature also
Slaves...? Slaves that were allowed to carry guns... Now does that sound like a slave to you
The five civilized tribes (the ones that owned slaves) were mixed, that's why they were considered civilized, John Ross was only 1/8th Cherokee yet he's still considered native american for some insane ridiculous reason.
Also, according to your logic because some (mixed) native americans had slaves then all native americans deserved to be exterminated? Do I have to remind you that native americans were enslaved before black people?
@@elmaster7465 naw lol Spanish brought africans to Florida in the 13 and 1400s before Florida was even florida and before Columbus set foot in the Caribbean and not all of them tribes were mixed some of them were Indian not all were 5 dollar Indians .
True but those were not the Tribes that "The Buffalo Soldiers" went after which is the problem instead they went after Native Tribes that had little to nothing to do with the harsh treatment of Black's yeah.
Hallelujah gangster
ANY apology to native Americans whose land was stolen?
Nope, they only care about finally being accepted, not what they did (murder natives)
90 miles a day. My ass.
A bird colonel did not go to town and by groceries. Of course not. RHIP.
Andre Amos
New Mexico owes a lot to the Buffalo Soldiers but I disagree with the statement that they brought civilization to New Mexico.
The Spanish fought along side Native Americans against warring tribes since the 1600's. We built schools, churches, cities, etc..
To Americans being civilized means being White. New Mexico will never be White nor do we want to be. We had our own civilization and it was much more civil than what the Americans would bring in. Our Native brothers and sister had their way of life, religion and traditions. The Spanish and Native people became one and if you look at transcripts debating the addition of New Mexico to the US you'll find their biggest objection is that the population wasn't White.
The last statement was very incorrect.
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