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After Hours: 2nd Cavalry gets a sports bar to call home

By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Thursday, February 1, 2007
VILSECK, Germany - The ratio was overwhelming, 50 guys to two women, at Vilseck’s new on-post sports bar.

Strykers Shift to High at Grafenwohr

Army News Service | Arthur McQueen | December 28, 2006
Grafenwoehr, Germany – Mud, rain and cold challenge every Soldier who trains here. But as troops from the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment from Vilseck challenged themselves, moving from individual to platoon-level live fire training, they proved that U.S. Army, Europe’s newest has what it takes [...]

Coffeehouse to serve up java, music for 2nd Cavalry

By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
VILSECK, Germany - A drop-in center here will soon allow 2nd Cavalry (Stryker) Regiment soldiers to relax, watch sports, play video games, read and listen to music in a nonalcoholic, smoke-free environment.

Burger wars: “Stryker” burger renamed after complaints

Gesture to welcome 2nd Cav to Grafenwohr causes stir
By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Thursday, October 5, 2006
GRAFENWOHR, Germany - Earlier this year, the staff at the base bowling alley decided to rename their juicy 10-ounce hamburger as a way to welcome the newly arrived soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry (Stryker) Regiment.

Soldiers getting caught in Grafenwohr’s housing crunch

By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Tuesday, October 3, 2006
GRAFENWOHR, Germany - Demand for housing from incoming soldiers and civilians has forced Army officials to expand their search area.

Stryker unit welcomed to new home in Vilseck

By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Saturday, September 16, 2006
GRAFENWOHR, Germany. The 2nd Cavalry (Stryker) Regiment could deploy out of Europe once its soldiers are trained, U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army commander Gen. David D. McKiernan said Friday at a welcome home ceremony for the unit.

Return to Germany

The 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment returns to Germany after a 15 year absence with a new look and a new mission. Interviews with Gen. David McKiernan, Commander USAREUR; Spc. Graham Phillips; Staff Sgt. Oliver; Sgt. James Williams.
Produced by Tony McKinney, American Forces Network Europe. May take several minutes to open.
RETURN TO GERMANY

2nd Cav honors soldier who died during PT

By Seth Robson, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Tuesday, August 29, 2006
VILSECK, Germany - Soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment said goodbye Monday to a comrade who died during physical training last week.