Monthly Archives: July 2009

GIs Get to Test-Fire New Howitzer

Army News Service
By SSG Fredrick P. Varney
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Improvements in technology and weaponry are dire necessities in modern warfare. They achieve success on the battlefield and enable Soldiers to complete successful missions in support of the ongoing Global War on Terrorism.
On July 24, Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment FIRES Squadron became the [...]

Europe-based Soldiers get chance to test-fire, train with Army’s newest howitzer

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer during a training exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area on July 24, 2009. The ranges on Grafenwoehr are the only place in Europe where units can hone their skills with large caliber weapon systems like the M777. By Staff Sgt. Fredrick P. Varney, [...]

Wolf pack bids farewell to CSM “Bull dog”

2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Public Affairs Office
VILSECK, Germany – Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment gathered at Stryker Memorial Park in Vilseck July 17 to say goodbye to Command Sergeant. Major Everett Clark as he relinquished his position as CSM of the Wolf Pack to Command Sergeant Major James Bodecker during a Change [...]

2/2, 4/2 SCR prepare for JTF-East

2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
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An Open Letter to: Family and Friends of CSM Patton

On June18, 2009, former Regimental CSM Curtis C. Patton underwent back and spinal surgery. After twenty days in Intensive and Intermediate Care, he was honorably discharged from Loma Linda University Medical Center late on July 7, 2009. He has returned home to Beaumont, CA to complete his recovery. While he has extensive rehabilitation and physical [...]

Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction

SGT Minard gave both his legs in Iraq for you. What can you give for him?
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Funds are currently being raised to build SGT Minard and his family a new home. Please do what you can to help.

Wolfpack places 24th in local 58km relay

2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Public Affairs Office
VILSECK, Germany A team of Soldiers from 3rd Squadron of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment recently made a dynamic showing as they finished 24th out of 383 teams to compete in the 25th Annual Amberg-Sulzbach County Run. The race was a 58 km relay on a course stretching throughout [...]

Growing up Dragoon

2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Public Affairs Office
VILSECK, Germany – The children of the Grafenwoehr Child Development Center received a special treat Friday. Troopers from 3rd Squadron of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment took time out of their busy schedule to stop by and share with the kids what it is like to be a Soldier.
The [...]