Soldiers Conduct Caisson Mission

Soldiers with U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas National Cemetery conduct caisson mission training associated with military funeral honors at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery. A caisson is a chest or wagon historically used to carry ammunition. It conveys the casket of the fallen military member, drawn by four harnessed horses.

U.S. Army video by
Bethany Huff
January 20, 2023

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