Monthly Archives: December 2011

Rules Ease for Undiagnosed Gulf War Illnesses

Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses now have an additional five years to qualify for VA benefits. A recent change in VA regulations affects veterans of the conflict in Southwest Asia. Many have attributed a range of undiagnosed or poorly understood medical problems to their military services, with chemical weapons, [...]

Post-9/11 Military Disability Ratings Could Increase

Veterans discharged between Sept. 11, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2009, with disability ratings of 20% or lower, are being urged to apply for a review of their military medical disability rating. In January, the VA and Defense Department’s Physical Disability Board of Review, or PDBR, hope to begin sending letters to thousands of Post-9/11 [...]

2d Dragoons 2011

A very well put together video highlighting the Dragoons 2011 activities.

War Eagles earn their Spurs and Ropes

Story by: Sgt. Jerry Wilson
2CR Public Affairs
E-mail: gerald.wilson6@us.army.mil
2d Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
PHONE: DSN: 476-5080 COMMERCIAL: (49) 09662-83-5080
Website: http://www.2CR.army.mil
ONWARD: A combined team of Troopers from 1st Squadron, 2CR and German Soldiers from the 112th Panzer Grenadier Battalion transport a casualty during the Spur Ride portion of the Twin Eagles training event held Thursday, Dec. 8 [...]

Dragoons and Panzers Partners in GTA

Story and photos by: Sgt. Jerry Wilson
2CR Public Affairs
E-mail: gerald.wilson6@us.army.mil
2d Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
PHONE: DSN: 476-5080 COMMERCIAL: (49) 09662-83-5080
Website: http://www.2CR.army.mil
On the Move: Soldiers from the 104th Panzer Battalion maneuver their Leopard II tanks toward their next firing position during the Iron Panzer training exercise held Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Grafenwoehr Training Area. Click [...]

Cougars receive Valorous Unit Award

Story and photos by: Sgt. Jerry Wilson
2CR Public Affairs
E-mail: gerald.wilson6@us.army.mil
2d Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
PHONE: DSN: 476-5080 COMMERCIAL: (49) 09662-83-5080
Website: http://www.2CR.army.mil
Above and beyond: Col. Keith Barclay, 76th Commander of the 2d Cavalry Regiment presents 2d Squadron, Headquarters/Headquarters Troop with a Valorous Unit Award streamer during a presentation ceremony held Monday, Dec. 12, at Memorial Gym [...]

Christmas comes to Rose Barracks

2d Cavalry Regiment
Public Affairs Office
Vilseck, Germany
PHONE – DSN: 476-5080 COMMERCIAL: (49) 09662-83-5080
E-mail: gerald.wilson6@us.army.mil
Website: www.2CR.army.mil
Story and photos by: Sgt. Jerry Wilson
2CR Public Affairs
Seasons Greetings: The 76th Colonel of the 2d Cavalry Regiment, Col. Keith Barclay welcomes members of the German and American Communities to the annual tree lighting ceremony on Rose Barracks Thursday, Dec. 8.
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Dragoon For Life print

2d Cavalry Association Custom Print
Our gift to you for a donation of $150
Here is a chance to do good and receive a beautiful and unique print from the 2d Cavalry Association.
Dr. Al Biglan recently sponsored a project to produce a unique custom print for the 2d Cavalry Association. Through his generosity Jamie Warner, a legally [...]