The Oregon Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment has fired its final 120mm tank rounds as an armoured unit before transitioning to infantry. On 30 July 2025, three M1A2 Abrams tanks from Bravo Company took part in a ceremonial “last round” event on Idaho’s Range 26, marking the end of an era for the Eastern Oregon battalion.

Oregon National Guard’s 3rd Battalion fires final M1A2 Abrams rounds ahead of infantry transition

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The Oregon Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment has fired its final 120mm tank rounds as an armoured unit before transitioning to infantry.

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