In the 2003-2004 time period Alpha , Bravo and Charlie Troops were activated in support of Operation Noble Eagle . In 2005-2006 , the Squadron ( less Delta , Echo and Foxtrot Troops ) were mobilized to provide a security force for Camp Delta which fell under the GWOT Campaign . A few of the troopers were assigned to the 184th Infantry during their 2004 deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom , with some dying in combat . During the 2007 California Wildfires approximately 400 soldiers were activated by the Governor of California to assist local authorities in various functions . 1-18th Cavalry was called to active federal service along with the 79th IBCT in October 2008 in support of NATO peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo . 1-18th Cavalry subsequently returned to the U.S. in November 2009 . During the 2015 California wildfires , Soldiers with 18th Cavalry were called up to participate in firefighting operations
2015 California wildfires
2015 California wildfires
18th Cavalry Regiment