Thursday, September 13, 2007

3-2 Stryker and 2SCR Transfer of Authority

No news from Chris today...and no news is good news...but we still miss hearing from him...

The info hounds continue to provide a heads-up to fresh information that gives insight to the RIP / TOA for various units of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. This video, courtesy of the Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), shows the transfer of authority ceremony between Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment and 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Scenes include Soldiers standing in formation and units colors being cased and unfurled.

If you have time, spend a few minutes in Iraq watching the transfer ceremony from the 3-2 to the 2SCR and listen to the words from the Commander of the 2SCR towards the end of the clip...

Unit(s) Involved:
• 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (Fort Lewis, US)
• 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment (DE)

Interviewee(s):
• Col. Steve Townsend (US),
Commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team
• Col. John RiCassi (US),
Commander, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment

Submitting Unit:
7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

See anyone in the 2SCR you recognize?

Be safe Dragoons! We are praying for you....

Chris, I love you son...

v/,
- Collabman

5 comments:

CharlestonGirl said...

Thanks for another great find! Did he say that all units had seen combat already? I don't know why, but that shakes me up a little. War. I know it's WAR. It's just a little more real sometimes than others. Thanks again and God Bless,
Lisa

Marti said...

Today I spent the day steeped in tradition as I celebrated my religion's new year. One part of the celebration is to dip an apple slice in some honey for a sweet new year. My brother stood up as we were doing this at the dinner table, we numbered about 20, and dipped an apple for David and the rest of the 2ndSCR soldiers for their sweet return home and the unfolding yet again of the Dragoons flag in Vilseck.
There is no army like ours and our soldiers will return to us safe and sound.
M- I think I'm ok.

Collabman said...

Lisa - yes ma'am, that is what I heard him say..."all units have seen contact already.."

Hope you and the support group are doing well. It's great to have the insight on whats happening..or lately...what's not happening ;-)

Thanks for sharing!

v/r,
Collabman

Collabman said...

Marti - thanks for sharing. Please say thank you to your brother and family for remembering all of the warriors from the 2SCR and helping us look forward to their sweet return home to Germany...Nancy and I look forward to that day!

v/r,
- Collabman

Anonymous said...

He finished by saying Not to worry, they will bring them home safe and sound. There we have it. We can quit all this worry, we have word from the guy in charge over there all will be ok.

Thanks M for all the time and effort you spend keeping us informed!!
Terrie, Matt's Mom