Colonel John Meyer, regimental commander for 2nd Cavalry Regiment, introduces Martin Stropnicky, the minister of defense of the Czech Republic, to 2nd Cav. Reg. Soldiers and Stryker vehicles, 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. “If I had to sum up all of the operations that we are conducting through eastern and central Europe I would have to use the word epic,” said Meyer. “What an epic opportunity for the United Sta
Colonel John Meyer, regimental commander for 2nd Cavalry Regiment, introduces Martin Stropnicky, the minister of defense of the Czech Republic, to 2nd Cav. Reg. Soldiers and Stryker vehicles, 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. “If I had to sum up all of the operations that we are conducting through eastern and central Europe I would have to use the word epic,” said Meyer. “What an epic opportunity for the United States Army Europe and our allies, to demonstrate our alliance, to demonstrate our ability to deter our adversaries and to come together as an alliance to improve our interoperability is an epic opportunity for all of Europe.” 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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