Space Force Guardians became the first 'space cowboys' after completing the Army's rigorous spur ride challenges

• Three Space Force Guardians earned their spurs after finishing a series of rigorous combat tests.
• They completed the Army Cavalry Spur Ride, becoming the US military's first 'space cowboys.'
• The officers said the challenges were vastly different than their day jobs at military bases.

After being covered in dust, sweat, dirt, and blood, three officers emerged from the West Texas desert last week and were given their spurs and Stetson cowboy hats by the Army, becoming the first-ever "space cowboys."