75th Cavalry Regiment

The 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment (1-75 CAV) is a United States Army cavalry squadron established in 2004. It is the Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron (RSTA) squadron of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Strike" ♥, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). It performs reconnaissance and cavalry missions in support of that brigade.

1-75th Cavalry Regiment
Active15 December 1941 – present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States Army
BranchCavalry
TypeReconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition
RoleCavalry Reconnaissance
SizeSquadron
Part of2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
Garrison/HQFort Campbell
Nickname(s)Widowmakers
Strike CAV
Motto(s)ONE ROUND
EquipmentM1151A1 HMMWV M1167 HMMWV
EngagementsWorld War II
*Battle for Brest
*Battle of the Bulge
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Inherent Resolve
WebsiteFort Campbell Units
Commanders
Squadron CommanderLTC Gregory W. Greenlee
Command Sergeant MajorCSM Russell W. Pace
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia
Squadron Background Trimming
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