Category Archives: Current News

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 [...]

USAREUR commander makes the rounds on Iraq visit

By Nancy Montgomery, Stars and Stripes
Fueled mostly by Gatorade and the occasional bag of chips, Gen. Carter Ham last week made his first visit as U.S. Army Europe commander to his troops in Iraq.
The general, who once commanded all forces in northern Iraq, wanted to know how well troops — in the midst of their [...]

New Service for Wounded Warriors

The Military OneSource service established a Wounded Warrior Resource Center telephone number and e-mail address for servicemembers and their families if they have concerns or other difficulties during their recovery process.
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Luneville citizen sends thanks

It was one of the largest tank battles of WW II, and the 2nd Cavalry Group was caught right in the middle of it. Having liberated the town of Luneville the previous day, Group was preparing to swing north on the heels of an attack by XII Corps, when the 11th Panzer Division smashed into [...]