December 1, 2009 – 10:41 am
The 2d Cavalry Association bi-annual reunion has been rescheduled. Please join us at Ft. Knox 15-17 May 2010.
Organization: 2d Armored Cavalry Association (block of rooms are held under this name)
Dates: 15-17 May 2010
Where: Holiday Inn Express
107 Buffalo Creek Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
270-769-1334
Rates: $99.00 + 9% tax = $107.91 per night
Rooms: 22 Singles (Kings) and 28 Doubles (2 Queens)
CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancellation of this booking becomes necessary, to avoid forfeiture of any deposits paid or payment of penalties, the hotel must receive written notification by 15 APRIL 2010.
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February 9, 2010 – 12:30 pm
For details on the 2d Cavalry Association 2010 Scholarship Award Program and how you may qualify for or/and assist the program, please click one of the following files, offered in pdf format (Adobe Acrobat required) and Microsoft Word.
2d Cavalry Association 2010 Scholarship Award Program (Adobe Acrobat)
2d Cavalry Association 2010 Scholarship Award Program (Microsoft Word)
March 7, 2010 – 10:47 am
In their Father’s footsteps
La Glieze, Belgium – Wolf pack Troopers follow the trail marched by the 82nd Airborne. (U.S. Army photos) (click photos to enlarge)
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
La Gleize, Belgium – Freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and bitter cold winds mixed with thin soled boots and enemy fire can lead to many interesting stories. In conditions much like these, minus the enemy fire, 3rd Squadron 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment Soldiers traveled to Belgium to participate in the 82nd Airborne All American Historical Society’s March in the Footsteps of the 82nd Airborne Division. The 23-kilometer-long march took place on Saturday, February 20, 2010 beginning in La Gleize, Belgium and followed a course through the villages of Brume, Rahier, Cheneux, La Vaux Renard, and ended back in La Gleize.
The march was dedicated to the troopers of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment who were a part of the famous 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. On December 16th, 1944 the German Army launched a surprise offensive to the Ardennes Forest that caught the Allies completely off guard. The 82nd moved into action on December 17th in response to the enemy ambush and stopped the German units from breaching northern American lines. On December 20th, the 82nd attacked in the Vielsalm-St. Vith region and the 504th PIR took Monceau. This fierce attack forced the German units back across the Ambleve River the next day. Read More »
March 4, 2010 – 1:44 am
Memories
Vilseck, Germany – From left to right: Command Sgt. Major Mark Morris, Ned Devereaux, Bill Clark and Col. James Blackburn display the new photo of St Mihiel American Military Cemetery. The photo was donated to 2SCR Museum by the 2d Cavalry Association. (U.S. Army photos by SPC. Jerry Wilson, 2SCR/PAO)(click photos to enlarge)
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
Vilseck, Germany – The 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment has long prided itself on its rich history, both in Germany and the United States. As the oldest continuously serving [mounted] regiment in the U.S. Army, 2SCR collected many artifacts over the years and in order to preserve this legacy will create the 2SCR Regimental Museum at its home station in Vilseck Germany. On Monday November 30, Retired Sergeant Maj. Ned Devereaux, a distinguished member of the 2d Cavalry Association, presented the Regiment a picture of St Mihiel American Military Cemetery in Thiaucourt, France. Read More »
March 3, 2010 – 2:16 pm
3rd Squadron, 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment displays one of its Stryker combat vehicles at the Pilsen Liberation Festival 2009.
On May 6, 2010 it will be 65 years since the end of WWII came to the city of Pilsen in what is now the Czech Republic. American soldiers from the 2d Cavalry Group, Third Army, under the command of General George S. Patton, were the first to reach south-western Bohemia and they decisively participated in the liberation of Pilsen itself, early on the morning of the 6th.
Despite being the 65th anniversary, this will only be the 20th year the city has been able to celebrate. Pilsen was freed from Communist rule in 1989 and has since then educated their citizens on the circumstances of their liberation, which were kept from them during Communist rule. Thus, it will be a landmark year for two reasons.
Since 1990, the city of Pilsen (also the home of the famous Czech beer Pilsner Urquell) has organized the annual “Liberation Festival” taking place in May, which has become a local tradition, and has been attended by many American and Allied veterans. This year 3d Squadron, 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment will again support the Festival in full force, with a display of vehicles and equipment representative of the Regiment today. The display will include Strykers as well as an M777 Howitzer from the Squadron’s Artillery Battery. The main event will consist of displays of historical and modern day weapons systems as well as a parade of classic WWII era military vehicles, many of which are kept in working condition by the Pilsen Military Car Club. Displays of historical camps, equipment, and weapons will be held from 1 – 6 May, with the festival culminating on 6 May with a memorial ceremony and a fireworks display. Read More »
February 20, 2010 – 8:37 am
Capt. Brady Cowan watches an infantry platoon entering the compound via the new IBACS system on range 118 of the Grafenwoehr Training Area. (U.S. Army photos by SPC. Audrey Glynn, 2SCR/PAO)
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
Grafenwohr, Germany – It’s a cold gray Bavarian winter morning as the Cougars from 2d Squadron of the 2d Stryker Cavalry roll down the road toward their objective. The convoy slows to a halt near a three-building walled compound suspected of harboring a high-value target.
The Troopers dismount their vehicles and slowly make their way to the outside perimeter wall. After securing the perimeter, the team locates an entry point and clears the way with an explosive charge.
The Cougars pounce on each building clearing them room by room. Read More »
February 20, 2010 – 7:49 am
By: Spc. Audrey Glynn
2SCR Public Affairs
Vilseck, Germany – Playing hockey and having fun were the two themes at the United States Air Force Europe Ice Hockey Championship Tournament held in Garmisch, February 10 – 13. Eight teams from all over Europe joined together for four days of camaraderie and friendly competition. Among those teams was the underdog group, who represented the Grafenwoehr Garrison, known as the Bayern Rangers. Read More »
February 17, 2010 – 10:55 am
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
No “I” in TEAM: RHHT representatives work together in designing a poster to represent their group during the team building workshop held Monday in Vilseck. (U.S. Army photos by SPC. Jerry Wilson, 2SCR/PAO)
Vilseck, Germany – Planning for families can be tough business, especially when Soldiers deploy to a combat zone. The Vilseck Army Community Service, rear detachment commanders, Family Readiness Groups leaders and Family Readiness Support Technicians from the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment realize that and prepared to stay ahead of the issues that typically come up by holding a team building workshop Monday.
“The single most destructive, decisive thing during deployment is rumors,…” the 75th Commander of 2SCR, COL James Blackburn said as he opened the conference, “…and rumors come from the most well intentioned people.”
Blackburn explained that the people represented in the rear detachment are meant to be inclusive and not exclusive. One of the missions is to dispel rumors and become truth tellers for the Regiment. About 60 representatives from all the Squadrons attended the conference to become those truth tellers. Besides the team building events, the conference provided classes and information about finances, deployment benefits, family care teams, child youth services, TRICARE and housing. Read More »
February 16, 2010 – 8:09 am
In with the new
Vilseck, Germany – Lt. Col. Andrew Green receives the mantle of command of 4th squadron 2SCR from Regimental Commander Col. James Blackburn during a assumption of Command Ceremony held Feb. 16 at the Memorial Gym in Vilseck. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Jerry Wilson, 2SCR/PAO)
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
Vilseck, Germany – Troopers from 4th Squadron of the 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment gathered at Memorial Gym on Rose Barracks to welcome a new member into the Saber Family. Lt. Col. Andrew Green received the mantle of command from acting Commander Maj. Kenneth Reed during an assumption of command ceremony Tuesday Feb 16.
Reed assumed command earlier this year, replacing Lt. Col. Chris Boyle, who was forced to relinquish command due of health issues. Boyle was highly regarded by all the Sabers and is greatly missed. The entire Regiment supports him and his family and wishes him a quick recovery.
Green took time during his acceptance speech to extol the virtues of his predecessor Boyle. Read More »
February 14, 2010 – 5:03 pm
I put my carryon in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned
seat. It was going to be a long flight. ‘I’m glad I have a good book to
read. Perhaps I will get a short nap,’ I thought.
Just before takeoff, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all
the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversation.
‘Where are you headed?’ I asked the soldier seated nearest to me.
‘Petawawa. We’ll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we’re
being deployed to Afghanistan Read More »
