The hard-bound book will highlight the activities of the Cav, concentrating on its nearly 5 years in Vietnam in addition to tracing memorable moments from its beginnings back in the Old West through World War II and Korea.

Months of research and writing went into this project. After action and situation reports, newspapers, letters and interviews with persons involved in the actions provided a solid background for the  compilation.

Photographs were supplied primarily by 1st Cav photographers, though some came from the Department of the Army's historical files. Cav combat artists supplied paintings and sketches.

The Memoir features every unit in the division. The finished product will contain more than 600 pictures, approximately half of them in color.

Skytroopers will be able to purchase the book for well  under $10. The price will be determined by printing costs. An announcement will be forthcoming regarding the sales.

Balancing Act... (U.S. Army Photo by SP4 James McCabe) Staff Sergeant Arnold Robin of Bravo Company, 8th Engineers, rides an antenna pole hanging from a forklift, balancing carefully as he directs its placement at the TOC on FSB Buttons.