Category Archives: Homecoming

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 [...]

Greetings from the 2d Cavalry Association, September 2008

As the summer draws to a close, children return to school, and we anticipate the change of season, the time draws near when the Regiment will return to Vilseck.  Based on reports from the field the pace of operations remains high, the Regiment continues to be very much in a fight and our troops continue [...]

Spur of the Moment Growing Pains

Spc Cornelson, in a recent post to the Web site, commented about how much he, and his fellow Troopers want to contribute and participate in the combined Welcome Home / Memorial Ceremony to be held back at home station. Of course, a large part of that eprit de corps may come from being in the [...]

Schedule for Welcome Home ceremony

The schedule of events for the Dragoon’s Welcome Home ceremony and dedication of the Fallen Soldier’s memorial has been released. Please click one of the following links for details.
WELCOME HOME
http://www.dragoons.org/homecoming/homecoming-overview/ 
See you on the Grenze?

2d Cavalry Association activities update

A message from the 67th Colonel of the Regiment, Association President Tom Molino, on the many activities underway in preparation for the Regiment’s homecoming in November.
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DRAGOON FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT 2D STRYKER CAVALRY REGIMENT

VILSECK, Germany – July 2, 2008 – The Vilseck community announces the establishment of the Dragoon Foundation – a private organization designed to support the Soldiers and families of the 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment. The Foundation serves to promote camaraderie and fellowship among the Regiment, and to honor and perpetuate the memory of those Soldiers [...]

OIF Memorial Fund

This is approximately how the monument will appear. Courtesy of RCSM Victor Martinez.
A fund has been set up by the 2nd Cavalry Association for donations towards a memorial honoring the 2d Dragoon fallen troopers of OIF, to be unveiled at the 2SCR homecoming celebration in Vilseck, Germany, November 25, 2008.
Anyone wishing to donate can do [...]

Happy 4th of July

Greetings!
On behalf of the 2d Cavalry Association we wish you and your family a very  happy, fun filled and safe 4th of July. 
On this very special holiday, when we celebrate our freedom with family and friends, it is important to remember that this freedom we cherish is not free.  Today like so many Independence Days [...]