Author Archives: David Gettman

C Trp, 1/2ACR, Bindlach, 1974-75. Dad (CWO-2 Henry Gettman) was Motors Officer, HHC, 1/2ACR, Bindlach, 1953-55.

2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment Hispanic Heritage Night

As the 15 month deployment of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment draws to a close, troops relax and enjoy Hispanic Heritage Night, Oct. 2, 2008.
Interviews with SPC Jason Marengo and MSG Jesse Mariaca.
Video by SSG Christina Harwell, 14th Public Affairs Detachment. 4.87mb
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Petraeus Recognizes Preventive Medicine Soldier

By PVT Alisha Nye, 14th Public Affairs Detachment.
Gen. David Petraeus awards a coin to Spc. Naima K. Strickland, preventive medicine specialist, Regimental Support Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, July 26, 2008, for the work she has done improving the living standards and ensuring the health of Soldiers deployed to Iraq.

Iron Maidens Visit Forward Operation Base Warhorse

By SPC Ryan Elliott, 14th Public Affairs Detachment.
Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Martinez of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment welcomes members of the rock group Iron Maidens to Forward Operating Base Warhorse, where they played for 2nd SCR Soldiers. The group is a cover band for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden.

USO Comes to FOB Warhorse

By SPC Ryan Elliott, 14th Public Affairs Detachment.
2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment Soldiers met Drew Brees, Milo Ventimiglia and other stars at the Forward Operating Base Warhorse dining facility as part of the 66th USO summer troop visit desinged to boost the morale of Soldiers overseas.

2nd SCR STS Squadron Soldiers Receive Awards, Promotions

By SPC Ryan Elliott, 14th Public Affairs Detachment.
Lt. Col. Bryan Denny, deputy commander of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, speaks some inspirational words to Soldiers of the Special Troops Squadron at an awards ceremony held at the Sfc. David J. Salie Fitness Center on Forward Operating Base Warhorse, July 5, 2008.

Hospital Opening in Diyala

By SPC Ronald Wright, Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Angela McLane, assigned to Combat Camera Pacific, documents two Soldiers assigned to Outlaw Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment providing overwatch security during the opening of Khalis hospital in Khalis, Diyala, Iraq, Sept. 28, 2008.

Cash Gym Helps Prepare Soldiers for Battle

By SPC Ryan Elliott, 14th Public Affairs Detachment.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Tucker, a staff weather officer with 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, utilizes brand new workout equipment at the refurbished Cash Gymnasium, which was expanded and upgraded as of June 1, 2008. The new gym features a cardio room as well as an abs room.

Man’s Best Friend Kindi

By SPC Ryan Elliott, 14th Public Affairs Detachment.
Capt. Derek Szmyt, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment officer in charge, poses with his furry friend Kindi, a five-month-old puppy, on Forward Operating Base Warhorse, June 30, 2008. Szmyt is currently in the process of trying to bring Kindi back home with him at the end of [...]