Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Army Song, “The Army Goes Rolling Along,” has a history that dates back to the early 20th century. Originally composed as an artillery song called “The Caisson Song” by Edmund L. Gruber, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Field Artillery, it was written in 1908 during a military exercise in the Philippines. The … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s post, I’d like to educate you about the C-130 Cadence, Rolling Down the Strip, often used in the U.S. Army during physical training. What is an Army Running Cadence? Army running cadences are rhythmic chants sung by soldiers while running in formation. These cadences help to boost morale, keep soldiers in step, and … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn today’s post, I’d like to discuss the Army Yellow Bird Cadence. This is one of my all-time favorite Army cadences. My first memory of this cadence is when my Drill Sergeants at Fort Jackson, South Carolina sang it in the mid-1990s. I was mesmerized and excited to hear it. It was simple, humorous, and … Read more
Reading Time: 8 minutesLet’s talk about Army marching cadences. If you’ve ever served in the Army, there’s a good chance you can still remember at least a few marching cadences by heart. Whether you learned them during Basic Combat Training, sang them on an early morning company run, or called cadence as an NCO leading a formation, these … Read more
Reading Time: 9 minutesIn this post, I will share what I believe are the Top 10 Army Running Cadences of All Time. This isn’t an official Army ranking. It’s simply my list based on more than 15 years of military service, conversations with fellow Soldiers and veterans, and a little independent research. If your favorite running cadence didn’t … Read more