Monthly Archives: April 2005

They ride steel steeds now

April 15, 2005 – 7:42 pm

MICHAEL GILBERT; The News Tribune
Over the last 30 years, the Army has had units it called ‘cavalry’ travel to the fight by helicopter, tank, Humvee, armored personnel carrier and even parachute.
So what’s the big deal now that they’re putting The Cav in Strykers?
“No problem at all”, said retired Maj. Gen. Robert Wagner.
“I am a cavalryman. [...]

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New Stryker Brigade

April 13, 2005 – 7:39 pm

CHRISTIAN HILL, THE OLYMPIAN
FORT LEWIS — It has waged war in nearly every U.S. military conflict, from fighting Indians on the Western plains to assisting the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
But the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, the longest-serving regiment in the U.S. Army, isn’t resting on its storied laurels as it’s welcomed back to Fort Lewis on [...]

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Fort Lewis prepares for thousands more

April 8, 2005 – 7:31 pm

By Michael Gilbert, News Tribune
Temporary buildings are popping up like mushrooms all across Fort Lewis these days as the post prepares for the arrival of thousands of new soldiers and their families.
The Army Corps of Engineers is putting up temporary facilities to house battalion and company headquarters, maintenance shops and motor pools, chow halls and [...]

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