Monthly Archives: March 2009

Soldiers in Germany compete to earn silver spurs

March 28, 2009 – 7:04 pm

By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
GRAFENWÖHR, Germany — Some 500 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment soldiers competed this week for the right to wear silver spurs — the traditional symbol of an accomplished cavalry trooper.
Many of those engaged in the 2nd Cav spur ride already have earned the right to wear gold spurs, which are traditionally [...]

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Vilseck’s 2nd Cav Regiment set to receive M-777 towed Howitzers

March 28, 2009 – 6:56 pm

By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
GRAFENWÖHR, Germany — The latest medium-range field Howitzers are coming to Europe as one of the recent upgrades to the Vilseck, Germany-based 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.
Lt. Col. Steve Bergosh, commander of the regiment’s Fires Squadron, said his unit will receive new lightweight M-777 towed Howitzers to replace its 1970s-era M-198 [...]

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Strykers renew partnership with Panzer Brigade 12

March 24, 2009 – 6:20 pm

By Spc. Jerry Wilson (2SCR Public Affairs)
AMBERG, Germany (March, 15, 2009) – Members of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment (2SCR) gathered alongside their brothers-in-arms from the Panzer Brigade 12 “Oberfalz” at the town Hall in Amberg Saturday to officially seal their partnership during the Panzer Brigade’s 50th anniversary celebration. As a symbol of this long [...]

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2SCR Kicks off Year of the NCO

March 20, 2009 – 9:53 am

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Well done
Vilseck, Germany –U.S. Army Europe’s Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph R. Beam talks with noncommissioned officers from the Second Stryker Cavalry Regiment about the importance of setting a good example for younger Soldiers. Beam participated in an early morning NCO [...]

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