Colonel John Meyer (center), regimental commander for 2nd Cavalry Regiment, shakes hands with Martin Stropnicky (right), the minister of defense of the Czech Republic, while Czech army General Josef Becvar (left) looks on, in Ruzyne, Poland, May 27. Soldiers of 2nd Cav. Reg. had just completed the first leg of their tactical road march in Stryker Combat Vehicles from Rose Barracks, Germany to Tapa Military Training Area, Estonia. On their journey approximately 1,400 Soldiers, in 400 vehicles, will be covering over 2,200 kilometers, through six countries. Dragoon Ride is conducted to validate o

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Colonel John Meyer (center), regimental commander for 2nd Cavalry Regiment, shakes hands with Martin Stropnicky (right), the minister of defense of the Czech Republic, while Czech army General Josef Becvar (left) looks on, in Ruzyne, Poland, May 27. Soldiers of 2nd Cav. Reg. had just completed the first leg of their tactical road march in Stryker Combat Vehicles from Rose Barracks, Germany to Tapa Military Training Area, Estonia. On their journey approximately 1,400 Soldiers, in 400 vehicles, will be covering over 2,200 kilometers, through six countries. Dragoon Ride is conducted to validate our partnering allies’ abilities to assemble forces rapidly, deploy them on short notice and improve the ability to shoot, move and communicate as a multinational allegiance. ( Army photo by Sgt. Caitlyn Byrne, 10th Press Camp Headquarters)

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