Category Archives: Today's Regiment

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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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 [...]

On a stubborn battlefield, Iraqi forces set to take lead

By David Clarke, Reuters
WAJIHIYAH, Iraq (Reuters) - The U.S. commander dons his headset as a convoy of armored vehicles rumbles along the dusty roads of the fertile Diyala river valley in Iraq, and he starts his macabre tour.
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