The Regimental birthday is celebrated on 23 May each year. On 23 May 1836, the Congress of the United States declared “be it enacted, that there shall be raised and organized, under the direction of the President of the United States to accept the service of volunteers and raise an additional Regiment of Dragoons or …
The organizational flag of a mounted unit has traditionally been referred to as the “standard”, as opposed to the “colors”, which are carried by dismounted units. The regimental standard (this one from the 1880’s) is the single most visible symbolic representation of the regiment. The standard and its accompanying set of national colors are displayed …
The Regimental Motto is: “Remember your Regiment and Follow your Officers.” These were the words spoken by Captain Charles A. May to his Dragoons just before their gallant charge at Resaca de la Palma in 1846.
BACKGROUND SHIELDOriginally called the Second Dragoons, the Regiment wore an eight-pointed guilded star as a cap ornament. Representing the very earliest of the history of the Second Armored Cavalry, the Dragoon star forms the background of the insignia….
The Regimental Colors are orange and gold. Orange reminds us of the orange trim of the Dragoon uniform and gold reminds us of the eight pointed star worn on the Dragoon shako.
DECORATIONS Presidential Unit Citation (Army) Streamer embroidered BASTOGNE (2d Tank Battalion cited; WD GO 17, 1945). Presidential Unit Citation (Army) Streamer embroidered IRAQ (2nd Cavalry Regiment and attached units cited for extraordinary heroism, valor and gallantry during the period 6 April 2003 to 15 June 2004). BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS …
Regimental Formals are held twice each year and include a ball and a dining-in. As at any other Regimental function, the Regimental standard is present and the Regimental Command Sergeant Major is in charge of the posting and retirement. This also gives the opportunity for the mixing of the Regimental Punch.
I PROPOSE A TOAST TO THE HARD BITTEN DRAGOONS WHO RODE WESTWARD FROM THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS SECURING THE FRONTIERS OF OUR ADVANCING CIVILIZATION, AND WHO LED THE VICTORY MARCH INTO MEXICO CITY….
To the Regimental Punch Bowl add one bottle each of: Cold Duck ( Champagne and Red Wine ) Rye Whiskey Tequila Kahlua Southern Comfort Bacardi’s Rum Vieux Bordeaux Napoleon Brandy Vodka Rhine Wine Evian Water Two Sharp’s Non-Alcoholic Beers Slivovitz
Almighty, merciful, and loving Father, we praise and bless you for bringing all of us together to celebrate this meal. We bless you for all the good gifts we receive from you, especially for peace and freedom. We ask you now to bless us to your service, and this food we are about to receive …
Almighty, merciful, and loving Father, you are the one who hears all our prayers and grants our petitions. We, the troopers of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, ask you to remember, as we do, the tremendous sacrifice made by those who went before us. They have given their lives so that we might live and …
The official song of the Regiment is “Hit the Leather and Ride” by Captain Robert Meredith Willson. It praises the Infantry “behind us”, but promises “they’ll have to eat Cavalry dust to find us”. The words are listed below:….
The command to pass the Regiment, or any element thereof, in review during a parade or ceremony is given in the following manner: Reviewing officer: “Second Dragoons – Pass in Review”
The official Regimental March is “In the Second Cavalry” dating from at least 1900 and compares life in the Cavalry to the other branches. Sergeant Jack Leonard, who served with the Regiment during the 1880′ s, supplied a chorus. The tune is from the old song “Crambambuli”….
Immediately after an officer or NCO is assigned to the Regiment, it is customary for a letter of welcome to be dispatched from the Regiment to the individual….
Following the birth of a child to an officer of the Regiment, the Colonel of the Regiment on behalf of the Officers’ fund, presents the new Dragoon with a “Baby Cup”.
When the Regiment is in garrison and one of its officers, NCO’ s, or troopers dies, memorial services are held in the chapel by the Squadron to which the individual was assigned. The Squadron Chaplain conducts the services and honors are rendered according to the rank of the deceased. It is customary for the Regimental …
It is customary for the Regimental Commander to sign all correspondence within the Dragoon Battle Group and affiliations such as the 2d Cavalry Association in such a manner as to indicate his number in chronological succession of command, e.g. “68th Colonel of the Regiment”.
The Regimental Museum (formerly known as the Trophy Room) was renamed in 1980 after Colonel Charles H. Reed, 31st Colonel of the Regiment. Items of historical significance such as photographs, documents and historical property are displayed in the museum. Among the collection is a silver tea service presented to the Regiment by Mrs. George S. …
On the date of the Change of Command the out-going Regimental Commander’ s photograph is placed with his predecessors in the Regimental Headquarters, in chronological order of succession.
