by Doug Wise | Aug 7, 2026 | News
Did you know that the 820th RHCES had a poem: The Legend of “Charging Charlie?” The “Legend of Charging Charlie” is a poem written by CMSgt Alfred “Lindy” Gothia, USAFR (Ret), to honor the legacy of the 820th RED HORSE and the steed known as Charging Charlie. It...
by Doug Wise | May 26, 2026 | News
Planning for the RED HORSE and Prime BEEF Association (RHPBA) Biennial Convention / Reunion is underway with a schedule date of Sep 21-24, 2027, in Colorado Springs, CO. The RHPBA Board of Directors plan to meet in Colorado Springs this fall to finalize the...
by Doug Wise | May 18, 2026 | Unit Histories
The RHPBA Board of Directors has been working with the AF Historical Research Agency to acquire historic info on Prime BEEF. Did you know that Prime BEEF originally included Mobile Combat Support Teams as well as Prime BEET? Read the to learn more about our Prime...
by Doug Wise | Apr 17, 2026 | News, Newsletters
2026 RHPBA Newsletter Spring-Summer
by Doug Wise | Apr 2, 2026 | News
Did you ever wonder where the RED HORSE logo really came from? Not the rumors — the real story. Turns out the guy who designed Chargin’ Charlie was 20 years old, in Vietnam, a Dirtboy, and yes … he drew the first version with crayons in a hooch during the war. Jason...
