June 19, 2009 – 8:54 am
CSM Curtis C. Patton, a long serving Dragoon in Amberg, former Regimental CSM from 1978-80 under the 59th Colonel Harold Page, and the first African-American Soldier appointed to that position, successfully underwent back and spinal surgery June 18, 2009 at Loma Linda Hospital, Loma Linda, CA. Read More »
June 12, 2009 – 10:01 am
Brigadier General Robert B. Abrams, USA FORSCOM, has announced that he is appointing CSM Victor Martinez, 74th Regimental Command Sergeant Major, as temporary Command Sergeant Major of Fort Irwin and the National Training Center, replacing CSM Robert A. Moore on the 19th of June, 2009.
BG Abrams stated the appointment could be upwards of 6 months, until a permanent replacement for CSM Moore is found.
Good luck, Vic. I know you’ll make us proud!
June 10, 2009 – 9:38 am
Sgts. 1st Class Patrick Martin (left), William Suarez and Steve Selvage of the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, based in Vilseck, Germany, recreate the pose on a D-Day postcard taken June 6, 1944. The building behind the posing Soldiers, now a pizza shop, was a German communications bunker captured by American troops on D-Day.
This original photo, taken June 6, 1944, during the World War II D-Day campaign, was recreated by three Army non-commissioned officers assigned with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, based in Vilseck, Germany. Read More »
June 9, 2009 – 10:01 am
‘Cobra King’ on Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany, today. During the Battle of the Bulge the tank and its crew led an armor and infantry column that relieved the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. U.S. Army Europe historians and museum curators recently confirmed the tank’s identity and lineage.
U.S. Army Europe historians and museum curators recently confirmed the identity and lineage of the tank that ended the Battle of the Bulge in World War II through its serial and registration numbers. One day after Christmas 1944, the tank “Cobra King” and its crew led an armor and infantry column that relieved the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. Today, the tank sits on the grounds of Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany. Read More »
May 20, 2009 – 9:00 am
Blast from the past
Vilseck, Germany –Ernest Roth (center) explains border patrol procedures during a 2SCR staff ride that traced the Czech border.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jerry Wilson, 2SCR Public Affairs)
VILSECK, Germany – Staff Rides have long been looked at as a way for Soldiers to experience the rich history of the U.S. Army. The Soldiers of 4th Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment recently had the opportunity to take a guided tour along the German – Czech Republic border and learned what it was like to be a border guard there not too long ago. Read More »
May 20, 2009 – 8:45 am
PULL
Vilseck, Germany –Spc. Mitchell Griffith cranks out another pull up during the obstacle course portion of the Bull Dog Stetson Run.
(U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jerry Wilson, 2SCR/Public Affairs)
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
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VILSECK, Germany – It has always been a point of pride amongst Cavalry Troops to be able to wear the famous Stetson. Troopers from Fires Squadron, Bravo Battery of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment spent two-days recently in competition for the coveted head gear. Read More »
May 13, 2009 – 7:57 am
By 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Public Affairs Office
Hostoun, Czech Republic (May, 1, 2009) — The streets of Hostoun in the Czech Republic were transformed into something from a World War II movie Friday. Past and present combined as vintage military vehicles, courtesy of the Military Car Club of Pilzen and Stryker vehicles from the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment (2SCR) lined the streets. Residents, dressed in their best WWII American military uniforms gathered alongside troopers from Dog Company, 2nd Squadron, 2SCR to celebrate the 64th Anniversary of Operation Cowboy. Read More »
May 12, 2009 – 8:36 am
Home Stretch
Grafenwoehr, Germany –Troopers from Fires Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment double time it across the finish line of the 11-kilometer ruck march (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jerry Wilson, 2SCR/Public Affairs)
2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office Vilseck, Germany
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VILSECK, Germany (March, 26, 2009) – The Spur Ride has long been a time-honored tradition amongst U.S. Army Cavalry Soldiers. Cavalry troops were often put through a series of grueling tasks for several days to earn the right to wear the coveted silver spurs. Recently Fires Squadron of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment added a special twist to their spur ride. In addition to the normal military tasks faced by an artillery unit, the squadron gave back to the Grafewoehr community by taking part in a community service cleanup project. Participant’s in the event grabbed shovel and sand bags and headed to the river bank near St. Barbara’s hut near the community of Netzaberg. Read More »
