Last Updated 12 February 2010
The 1st Squadron has begun producing a monthly newsletter. The current newsletter is here.
We've begun a page for our 2nd Squadron at page. They were part of the largest ever U.S. deployment to India.
BG Albin F. Irzyk, USA
(Ret), commander of the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment from March 1961 to
March 1962, will be honored by having a small park in the municipality of
Chaumont-Gistoux, Belgium named for him on the 12th of September, 2009.
This honor is to commemorate the liberation of Chaumont by his
command during the battle of the bulge in 1944.
(posted 3/29/09)
The 3rd Squadron monument, originally spearheaded by Gaither
Dietz, was installed at
McPheeters Barracks in Bad Hersfeld on 11 June
2009. The dedication will take place on 25 June during the Border Legion Reunion.
I hope you like the looks of the stone, I think it
does our service justice.
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO SUPPORTED THIS PROJECT, I
think we can be proud. Hans
Duerr, Project Manager (posted 12 June 2009) Click on picture to
enlarge.
The event was captured on German Television see
link and a
second TV presentation
here. (updated 9 July 2009)
Task Force 4-14 Cav is going to be awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for action in Iraq in support of Marine Corps units More details will be published when available. Criteria for this award is posted below. Posted 2/10/09
Navy Unit Commendation
Awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself by outstanding heroism in action against the enemy, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation; or to any such unit which has distinguished itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat but in support of military operations, rendering the unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service. To justify this award, the unit must have performed service of the character comparable to that which would merit the award of a Silver Star Medal for heroism or a Legion of Merit for meritorious service to an individual.
Authorization: ALNAV 224 of 18 December 1944
New picture (click to enlarge) of 14th and 11th Arm
ored Cavalry Regiments memorial
plaque at entrances of the former Downs Barracks, in Fulda.
Translation of the plaque reads: "These former Military buildings were
built in 1937 for the Observation Battalion Number 9 of the artillery of
the German Army and were named after General Erich Ludendorff.
Since 1946 the barracks were first used by American police units, and
since 1951 they used by the American military. From 1952 until 1972 the
14th Cavalry Regiment and from 1972 until 1993 the 11th Cavalry Regiment
of the US Army was stationed here for the protection of the central German
border and the guaranty of peace."
Salute with pride! Link to official news release here
AUSA 6th Region Distinguished Unit Award
1st Squadron, 14th
Cavalry (Fort Lewis)
The Sixth Region Distinguished Unit Commendation is conferred upon the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry, United States Army, in recognition of exemplary service in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM while deployed in Iraq from June 2006 to September 2007. “Task Force Warhorse” became the epitome of the flexibility that sets America’s Army apart from all others. Whether reducing sectarian violence in East Rashid, or attacking from march column into the heart of Jaysh al-Mahdi strongholds in Diwaniyah (for which they were awarded the Valorous Unit Citation), or conducting counterinsurgency operations in the Karkh Security District of Baghdad, the soldiers of 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment returned home knowing they made a positive impact in the lives of the Iraqi people. The squadron’s distinguished performance of duty reflects great credit upon itself, its Soldiers, the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, I Corps, the Sixth Region, and the Association of the United States Army.
A Link to a New York Post story about the accomplishments of our 1st Squadron in Iraq is here (Posted 31 Aug 07)
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The 1st Squadron has returned to Iraq for its second tour. These pictures were provided by CSM Brian Shover from Camp Falcon, Iraq.(Posted 30 Jul 06) |
 Squadron Colors, flanked by LTC Peterson (left) and CSM Shover (right) back on foreign soil |
 Troopers in the Squadron TAC ready to go! |
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Association members attend awards ceremony for a severely wounded 4-14th Cavalry trooper. See story.
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Besides visiting wounded veterans at various hospitals, the Association provides mementos to 14th Cavalry troopers wounded in action and to the next of kin to troopers killed in action. In this picture, SFC Owen Cundiff, NCOIC Rear Detachment, 4th Squadron is shown presenting a 14th Cavalry Association commemorative coin and tie pin on behalf of the Association to SSG Eugene Alex. SSG Alex had been evacuated from Iraq to Fort Wainwright to recover from his wounds. After recovering from his wounds, SSG Alex returned to Iraq where he volunteered to go back on combat patrols with a line troop. He was killed in action 2 September 2006. Jim & Gloria Pocock and Louis Kolodynski represented the Association at his funeral in Reese, Michigan. Updated 11 Sep 06 |
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Reunions: Information on past and planned reunions are posted at here.
RSTA Squadrons
Links to the squadrons' websites and photo galleries follow:
The 1st Squadron (Warhorse): Website Photos.
21 Feb 06 CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq –– More than 3,000 pieces of various types of munitions were discovered Feb. 20 by Thunderhorse troopers conducting a reconnaissance patrol near Al Quratiyah, approximately 350 km northwest of Baghdad See story.
The 5th Squadron (Strykerhorse): Website Photos This squadron was reflagged to become our 2nd Squadron
Our newest squadron is still awaiting to be fleshed out with their full complement of Stryker vehicles.
Visits
to wounded troopers: Members of the Association
living near Walter Reed Army Medical Center have established a program
to support the morale of 14th Cavalry troopers presently being
treated there. We promote visits to those troopers and offers of
assistance to their visiting families. If you are aware of
wounded 14th Cavalry troopers receiving extended care at other
hospitals please send names and locations to us at
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