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The 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers of the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, celebrates 40 years as an activated civil engineering unit in a ceremony Jan. 12, 2025, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 203rd RED HORSE’s founding commander, retired Col. William Prosise, spoke during the event and shared stories about the squadron’s history. Other speakers included retired Lt. Col. Mike McCarthy, first deputy commander of the 203rd, retired Col. J. Stock Dinsmore, previous 203rd RED HORSE commander, Col. Brock E. Lange, 192nd Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Eddie Abisaab, 203rd RED HORSE commander. The event concluded with a squadron tour and cake cutting ceremony with Charging Charlie, the 203rd RED HORSE mascot. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Johnisa Jackson)