He was the original target during the Mandalay Bay shooting. Salman also had Talal arrested. He is an actual ally to America.

And also a major moderating/Liberalizing force on Saudi/Regional politics/religion.

It often flew under the radar during the Israel debacle. But the Saudis started cracking down on ultra orthodox/fundamentalist Islam. And relaxing religious restrictions.

Joint base Myer-Henderson Hall. Caisson brigade. You can tour the horse stables. Located just up the hill from the Pentagon.

Yes, the U.S. Army still has cavalry units, though they no longer operate as horse-mounted forces. The 1st Cavalry Division is the only active division in the U.S. Army that retains the "cavalry" designation and maintains a detachment of ceremonial horse cavalry for morale and ceremonial purposes. This division is organized into three armored brigade combat teams and one combat aviation brigade, both of which perform traditional cavalry missions such as reconnaissance, security, and surveillance.

Although the distinct cavalry branch was formally absorbed into the Armor branch in 1950 , the term "cavalry" continues to be used for certain armor and aviation units that carry out reconnaissance and security roles. The 1st Cavalry Division's helicopters in Vietnam even retained the horse symbol on their patches to honor the legacy of mounted cavalry. The last horse-mounted cavalry unit was disbanded in Berlin in 1958, marking the end of mounted operations in the U.S. Army. However, the tradition lives on through ceremonial units and modern mechanized and air cavalry forces.

JFK Funeral:

The riderless horse used in President John F. Kennedy's funeral was named Black Jack, a 15.1 hands (155 cm) black Morgan-American Quarter Horse cross. He served in the Caisson Platoon of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and was part of the funeral procession that followed the caisson carrying Kennedy’s casket. The horse wore an empty saddle, a saber, and boots reversed in the stirrups—a military tradition symbolizing a fallen leader who will ride no more. This practice dates back to at least Abraham Lincoln’s funeral, but Black Jack became one of the most iconic representations of it.

Black Jack was known for his spirited and defiant behavior during the procession, prancing and tossing his head, which contrasted with the strict military discipline expected. Despite this, his demeanor was seen by some as reflecting the fiery spirit of the fallen president. He had been named in honor of General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing and served in over 1,000 full honors military funerals during his 20-year career.

In addition to Kennedy’s funeral in 1963, Black Jack also participated in the state funerals of Presidents Herbert Hoover (1964) and Lyndon B. Johnson (1973), as well as General Douglas MacArthur (1964). After his retirement on June 1, 1973, he was purchased by Jacqueline Kennedy, who was an avid horsewoman. Following his death on February 6, 1976, Black Jack was cremated and buried with full military honors at Fort Myer, Virginia, one of only four horses in U.S. history to receive such honors.

The boots, saber, and saddle used on Black Jack during Kennedy’s funeral were delivered to Jacqueline Kennedy at the White House and are now part of the permanent collection at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.