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America’s oldest continuously serving cavalry unit with a rich history of service to city and country dating back to 1774.
The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, also known as the First City Troop, is a unit of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. It is one of the oldest military units in the United States still in active service and is among the most decorated units in the U.S. Army.
Accordingly, the Troop operates under a number of principles of self-governance unique in the U.S. military, including the election of unit members and officers, voluntarily forgoing pay for military service to the country, continuing to practice horse cavalry skills and tactics, and recruiting a high percentage of its members from veterans of prior active duty service across all branches (many of whom resign past officer commissions to join), as well as older civilian mid-career professionals.
With over 250 years of service to the United States and city of Philadelphia, the Troop is a living piece of history. The organization was recently featured in a mini-documentary by the Emmy Award winning Producer/Director Steve Kwasnik on WHYY Philadelphia.
Do you aspire to serve your country, immerse yourself in history, and join an organization with deep roots to the Philadelphia area? The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry is always seeking prospective members interested in carrying on it’s legacy and earning the title First City Trooper. Click the button below to view the contact page and connect with the Troop’s recruiter.
Want to serve your country and join a historic Philly-based unit? The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry is seeking new members.
Learn the history and legacy of the First Troop from archives online, or schedule a tour of the Armory museum with one of our curators.
Help keep our history alive by making a tax-deductible donation that enables the organization to sustain and thrive.