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  • 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
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  • The 2d Cavalry Regiment (2 CR), also known as the Second Dragoons, is an active "Strykerized" infantry and cavalry regiment of the United States Army. The Second Dragoons is a component of V Corps and United States Army Europe, with its garrison at the Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany. It can trace its lineage back to the early part of the 19th century where the 2nd Cavalry has the distinction of being the longest continuously serving regiment in the Army.
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Garrison
  • Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany
Branch
command structure
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  • 136
Nickname
  • Second Dragoons
Current Commander
  • Colonel Douglas A. Sims
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  • distinctive unit insignia
Caption
  • Regimental coat of arms
Dates
  • --05-23
Colors
  • Yellow and Orange
Unit Name
  • 2
notable commanders
Allegiance
  • United States of America
Battles
Motto
  • Remember Your Regiment and follow your officers
  • Toujours Prêt
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identification symbol 2 label
  • shoulder sleeve insignia
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  • The 2d Cavalry Regiment (2 CR), also known as the Second Dragoons, is an active "Strykerized" infantry and cavalry regiment of the United States Army. The Second Dragoons is a component of V Corps and United States Army Europe, with its garrison at the Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany. It can trace its lineage back to the early part of the 19th century where the 2nd Cavalry has the distinction of being the longest continuously serving regiment in the Army. The regiment has previously been known as the 2nd Regiment of Dragoons (5/1836-3/1843, 4/1844-8/1861); 2nd Regiment of Riflemen (3/1843-4/1844); 2nd U.S. Cavalry Regiment (8/1861-7/1942); 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Mecz) (1/1943-12/1943); 2nd Cavalry Group (Mecz) (12/1943-7/1946); 2nd Constabulary Regiment (7/1946-11/1948); 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (11/1948-7/1992); 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (Light) (7/1992-6/2006); 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment (6/2006-7/2011) and most recently 2d Cavalry Regiment (July 2011–present).