2nd Cavalry Regiment (United States)
The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, also known as the 2nd Dragoons, is an active Stryker infantry and cavalry regiment of the United States Army. The Second Cavalry Regiment is a unit of the United States Army Europe and Africa, with its garrison at the Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany. It can trace its lineage back to the early part of the 19th century.
| 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2nd Dragoons) | |
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| Active | 1836–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | USAREUR-AF |
| Garrison/HQ | Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany |
| Nickname(s) | Second Dragoons |
| Motto(s) | Toujours Prêt (Always Ready) |
| Engagements |
Global War on Terrorism
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| Commanders | |
| Commander | COL Robert McChrystal |
| Command Sgt Major | CSM Dennis Doyle |
| Notable commanders | William S. Harney Henry Hopkins Sibley David E. Twiggs John T. Cole Albert Sidney Johnston Philip St. George Cooke Joseph T. Dickman Harry Chamberlin Creighton Abrams David M. Maddox John H. Tilelli, Jr. Don Holder Walter L. Sharp |
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In addition to its two current names, former names are 2nd Riflemen, 2nd Dragoons, 2nd Constabulary Regiment, 2nd Armored Cavalry, 2nd Cavalry (Light), and 2nd Stryker Cavalry.
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