To the horse!

Col.Timothy Lamb (center), commander of the 567th Red Horse Squadron is assisted by 2nd Lt. Terrance Mathieu during the ribbon cutting ceremony for Red Horse Squadron's new building here in early March. Squadron members showed their enthusiasm with a spirted shout of "to the horse" after the ribbon dropped. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

Charging Charlie

Charging Charlie, mascot for the 567th Red Horse Squadron was unveiled in March during the squadron's ribbon cutting ceremony for their new building. In keeping with tradition, Charlie, the Red Horse mascot stands proudly in front of every Red Horse squadron in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)

To the horse!

Published March 15, 2010

SEYMOUR JOHSNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- When the 567th RED HORSE Squadron was created here last year, reservists used the old 916th Civil Engineer building as their home. But with more than 200 members the old building quickly grew too small.

In early March, the rapid deployment squadron celebrated the opening of their new location in a building that once housed federal prisoners. With some renovations and a new mascot out front, the building was ready for an official ribbon cutting ceremony during the March unit training assembly weekend.

Charging Charlie, the red horse that adorns all the lawns outside of Air Force RED HORSE units was unveiled and Col. Lamb, commander of the squadron, along with other members, helped open the new building to anxious members and invited guests.