2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment
The 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment (2SCR), also known as the Second Dragoons, is an active mechanized 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 2nd Cavalry Regiment (July 2011-present).
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