As authorized by the Secretary of the United States Army, gives grants and assigns unto the 11thArmored Cavalry Regiment the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia following. 13 June 1991, only two weeks after the first Blackhorse soldier had arrived in theatre, the Regiment assumed from 1st Brigade, 3d Armored Division the responsibility for defending Kuwait. contents of the newsletter is encouraged to all. The United States lost 23,300 soldiers to gain an Armistice in July 1953. We followed the enemy, consisting of about 140, until our horses were wholly exhausted, but the chase did not stop until the enemys left flank had been broken up entirely. W e, combat veterans of the 11 th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse), fought for the United States of America in Vietnam and Cambodia. Fritz, at the repeated risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect the greatest credit upon himself, his unit, and the Armed Forces. Camp Morena was closed. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (Philippine Campaign Medal). Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. February 2, 2023 there will be a placing a wreath at The Tomb of the Unknown Both were converted and re-designated on 30 November 1948 as the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and inactivated. Orlando, FL. This rocking chair represents the thousands of mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers who waited at home for 418,131 Americans who would never return. Dallas, TX. In May 1914, the 11th Cavalry found itself on the go again, this time to Colorado. Indianapolis, IN. As the military was down sizing, the Regiment was inactivated, but not for long. The gallant stand helped buy time for relief forces to move up and block any further German advance. Within a month new orders came and Colonel James B. Irwin (6th COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) led the remainder of the Regiment back to Chickamauga Park, Georgia, near Ft. Oglethorpe. In mid-March 1957 the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Gyroscopes to Germany, was replacing the 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment on the West German-Czechoslovakian Border. The 11th ACR received just 72 hours to refit, re-supply, and move into a staging area south of the Cambodian Fishhook. The good guys and bad guys could not be identified, as before. Today, the Blackhorse serves as the Armys premier deployable training force. may now find us on In an effort to regain a sense of historical esprit de corps within the armored cavalry regiments, the Army reestablished the nomenclature from battalions and companies to the traditional terms of squadron and troops. We fought in France, in Germany and in old Belgium too; Europe wanted to be free, the Blackhorse made it true. This Troop was given the honor of being attached to General Dwight D. Eisenhowers headquarters to provide checkpoint security and escort duty for the remainder of the war. It was based on the training and experiences acquired at Fort Irwin, California. World War I began on 28 July 1914, one month after the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne by a Serbian terrorist in Sarajevo, Bosnia. This will be repeated time and again throughout the history of the regiment. As so often in the Regiments history, it had to disperse its squadrons. ; He presented the Soldiers Medal for Heroism to three Blackhorse soldiers: Major Ricky Lynch Staff Sergeant Charles Rogers Private Eric Tomlinson. American and Allied military units were directed to deliver relief supplies to the refugees. Our guidons raised in honor, our glasses held on high; Allons and on towards peace we go, in glory live and die. The unexpected surprise Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990 triggered the Gulf Crisis that gripped the worlds attention. Guide us always in the discharge of our duties. The summer of 1942 found the regiment reassigned to Fort Benning, Georgia where they were inactivated as a horse mounted unit and reactivated as the 11th Armored Regiment. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 11th ACR Contact: Steve Dennis. The 1st Squadron 221st Cavalry (1/221 CAV), or Wildhorse Squadron, a Nevada Army National Guard Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, aligned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, was ordered to active duty in April of 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan in the summer to provide security for the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in country. Here's one of the photos I posted. World Wars I and II were the most devastating wars in human history. CA; Washington, DC; and Saint Louis, MO. All elements of the 2nd Squadron each additionally entitled to: Vietnam Consolidation I Consolidation II Cease-Fire, DECORATIONS Troop A, 1st Squadron, Presidential Unit Citation (Army), 26 March 1970, Vietnam Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered BINH LONG-BIEN HOA, Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered FISH HOOK, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1966-1968 Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1969-1970, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1970, Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered PHOUC TUY-LONG KHANH, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Streamer embroidered VIETNAM 1971. Happy Birthday 122 In addition to force-on-force armored engagements, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment also conducts dismounted urban operations; electronic and information warfare with drones, jammers, and radar; mounted reconnaissance; as well as all the activities to keep a brigade-sized force operational, functional, and ready to give any unit their toughest day in the desert., 15th Colonel Hommer M. Grominger 1938 1940, 18th Colonel William R. H. Reinberg 1943 1944, 20th Colonel Andrew A. Frierson 1944 1946, 21st Colonel William S. Biddle 1946 1948, 23rd Colonel Brainard S. Cook 1951 1952, 26th Colonel Arthur D. Pointer 1955 1956, 29th Colonel Walter Greenwood 1958 1960, 30th Colonel Robert L. Erlenbush 1960 1961, 31st Colonel George M. Seignious II 1961 1963, 32nd Colonel Chester E. Kennedy 1963 1964, Entered into Vietnam_________________________________________________, 34th Colonel William Cobb 7 Sept. 66 8 May 67 SGM Arthur Hawthorne, 35th Colonel Roy Farley 8 May 67 5 Dec. 67 New Rank of Regimental Command Sergeant Major (RCSM) 1st RCSM Donald E. Horn 1967, 36th Colonel Jack MacFarlane, Wounded 5 Dec. 67 12 Mar. In large part, the job fell to the regular Army. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Vietnam Veteran iPhone Tough Case. We exemplify the. Most knowledgeable leaders and soldiers alike, consider the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment the best-trained mechanized force in the world. An unidentified American soldier plugs his ear and ducks as a tank from the Third Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, fires a 155 mm Howitzer over his head, Chon Duanh, Vietnam, 1967. In recognition of our do more with less attitude we now add just a dash of EVERCLEAR. With the tempter of the burring oil began reaching 212 degrees, the water converts to vapor expanding rapidly thus causing eruption of hot boiling burning oil. On 11 March 1901, the first recruits of the new Regiment reported for training at Fort Myer, Virginia. The Regimental mission in the General Defense Plan (GDP) was to strongly reinforce the United States Army Europe (USAEUR) as the covering force for V Corps. Usually two armored vehicles with 10 men would respond virtually without notice to any contingency along the border. At El Paso, Texas the 11th Cavalry was ordered to go directly to Columbus, New Mexico to join the expedition going into Mexico. Where they were then assigned to 2d Cavalry Division October 1933 October 1940. Reunions have been The reprieve was short lived however, as in early 1911 the regiment was deployed to the Texas/Mexico border in response to Mexicos internal political turmoil, which threatened to spill into the United States. February 25, 2023 . 5 May 1916 report to General Pershing: We made an over-night march to Ojo Azules, distance thirty-six miles. Reunions have been held every year since 1986. While in Afghanistan, the transfer of authority ceremony was conducted on July 20th, 2009, from the outgoing 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois ARNG, to the Wildhorse Squadron. The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment was reactivated 1 April 1951 and assigned to Camp Carson, Colorado. The horses were utilized, along with other various modes of transportation, to accomplish the mission of reconnaissance and surveillance of movements of the populace. The War of Independence was fought from 1776 to 1782 by a volunteer force assembled from the original 13 colonies. It remained a cavalry post for the 10th and 28th Regiments after the 11th gave up its horses. Vietnam Choppers. (Transcribed 43 pages, ReeltR, cassette) Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Philippines, and now Operation Iraqi Freedom, has brought a new type of war to our service personal. HQ and Second Squadron were at Ft. Des Moines, Iowa; First Squadron was assigned to the historic cavalry post at Ft. Riley, Kansas; Third Squadron was split between Ft. Sheridan, Illinois and Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Together Then - Together Again. When a strong enemy force assaulted the position and attempted to overrun the platoon, Capt. First Squadron traveled overland and embarked out of San Francisco to Hawaii, Wake Island and then on to the Philippines. The 11th ACR initially enter the Republic of Vietnam under regimental status and not authorized a shoulder sleeve insignia. The Regiments legacy was a justifiable pride at having played an important role in one of the greatest victories of military history, a victory all the more remarkable for having been won without firing a shot. In the comparatively genteel Army of the 1920s and 1930s, the Regiments spare time was filled with unit competitions in polo and horsemanship. 46: the blazonry and description of arms here given having been registered and recorded in the Institute of Heraldry, United States Army are affirmed from this date and hereafter may borne, shown and advanced by the 11th Cavalry Regiment as safe property of said arms. ; Regimental Headquarters was established in Pinar del Rio after a 29 hour/110 mile force march by Troop F. The mission of the 11th Cavalry was to show the flag by conducting mounted patrols throughout the countryside between the villages. (then 1st Lt.) Fritz, Armor, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while serving as a platoon leader with Troop A, near Quan Loi. Grand Rapids, MI. The Group was re-designated the 11th Constabulary Regiment and reissued horses drawn from world-renowned Polish breeding stock. The memorial is dedicated to the bravery and selfless sacrifice of Blackhorse troopers who have served with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment since the regiment was formed in 1901. The regiment arrived in Havana ahead of its horses on 16 October 1906 and set up base camp outside the city. For none but shades of cavalry Dismount at Fiddlers Green. From an exposed position in the face of intense small arms and antiaircraft fire he delivered suppressive fire upon the enemy forces and marked their positions with smoke and white phosphorous grenades, thus enabling his troop commander to direct accurate and effective artillery fire against the hostile emplacements. In the mid-1930s the US Army purchased European military equipment for testing purposes. at Colonel, Adjutant Generals Corps Commanding. Fritz leaped to the top of his burning vehicle and directed the positioning of his remaining vehicles and men. Donate to The Black Horse Memorial, Donate to The In nineteen hundred seventy two, the Fulda Gaps in hand; The Eleventh U.S. Cavalry was there to make its stand. This is a historical narrative of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's operations in Vietnam after the 1968 Tet Offensive through the Cambodian hicursion. Third Squadron manned two OPs; Romeo, overlooking the Eisenach-Bad Hersfeld autobahn, at Herleshausen, which was a legal crossing, point. For these Troopers we add RUSSIAN VODKA and a fine GERMAN CHAMPAGNE for their victory in the Cold War. The Presidio Fire Department was the first military fire department to be established in the United States and was staffed by a civilian fire crew. After the war, the 11th Tank Battalion was inactivated at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia on 13 October 1945. 69 2nd RCSM Daniel J. Mulcahey 3rd RCSM Paul W. Squires 1968 1969, 40th Colonel James Leach 6 Apr. This Red Rose represents the hopes and dreams for peace, which each soldier held in their hearts as they made the ultimate sacrifice for the oppressed people of South Korea. -First & Second Squadron became 11th Tank Battalion/10th Armored Division -Third Squadron became 712th Tank Battalion/90th Infantry Division, BATTLE OF THE BULGE The Ardennes Offensive. The 11th Cavalry Group anchored a sector on the northern shoulder of the bulge. Sfc. Six months of intensive training culminated with orders to depart for the Philippines to assist in putting down the insurrection there. The Blackhorse stands ready to respond to any mission it may be called upon. $47.67 (20% off) 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Veterans ACR Gift Black Horse Badge US Army Veteran Gift iPhone Tough Case. Fritz saw that it was not deploying effectively against the enemy positions, and he moved through the heavy enemy fire to direct its deployment against the hostile positions. The Quality of Life program made living conditions more suitable for the Regiment. The Regiment was now part of the Seventh Army and took up the peacetime mission of border surveillance. The 2d Cavalry Division Patch was the Regiments first patch worn. Over the course of the year they were attached to four different Brigade Combat Teams conducting full spectrum operations in the Baghdad area of operations. The troopers entered Ojo Azules with pistols firing, bugle sounding out orders, commands being screamed, and the thunder of hoofs all putting fear into the hearts of the enemy. To the average trooper it was just, another day of service to his country. The regiment's Fritz returned to his position, assisted his men, and refused medical attention until all of his wounded comrades had been treated and evacuated. The squadrons went to Europe as part of the 10th Armored Division and the 90th Infantry Division with whom they entered France on November 23, 1944. The Blackhorse remains ready to respond to any mission it may be called upon to accomplish. The Third squadron, 11th armored Cavalry Regiment firing a 155 mm Howitzer on route 13 in Vietnam. The tropical climate, illness and guerrilla warfare had depleted the Regiment to one-third strength. Masters of Maneuver, we know the Desert Sands, The BLUFOR comes 10 times a year, to make a futile stand. The 11th Cavalry Regiment was originally assigned at the Presidio in July 1919, and the ceremonial unit is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of the original unit. Here. The bravery of these troopers is still remembered today, for if the oil had been allowed to flow down onto the town of Monterey and the many wooden structures, a greater number of loss of life and property would have most certainly been greater if it was not for the 11th Cavalry. This was not a familiar concept to the troopers who were working in good faith they treated the fire as a wood burning fire and continued to spray water onto the tanks hoping to cool the metal/wood casing enough to contain the oil. Place and date: Near Bien Hao, Republic of Vietnam, 1 January 1969. Disregarding the intense fire, Cpl. LESSONS LEARNED: With this and other similar above ground oil storage tanks fires, lessons were learned, that have affected the oil storage procedures industry wide. The end of the battle saw US casualties as 81,000 with 19,000 killed, 1400 British casualties with 200 killed, and 100,000 Germans killed, wounded or captured. Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Unofficially nicknamed the "Third Herd," the division was first activated in 1941 and was active in the European Theater of World War II. Then Major Frederick M. Franks (50th COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT), Second Squadrons S3, joined in an assault on an enemy anti-aircraft position, when a NVA grenade landed near him. American lives were lost however, during the sinking of the British liners Lusitanian and Arabic in May and August of 1915. Arlington National Cemetery Second Squadron was at Camp Lee northeast of Bad Kissingen near Bad Neustadt. This They were immediately attacked again by enemy fire. The Regiment was involved in the making of two motion pictures, Troopers Three (1929) and Sergeant Murphy (1937). Although having the use of only 1 arm and being partially blinded by the initial explosion, Sfc. At the time, the British Navy had the German merchant fleet bottled up in the Gulf of California port of Santa Rosalia. The Regiment participated in many ceremonies, such as marking the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge at San Francisco on 1 June 1937. 17 October 1969. Amen. For these Troopers we add FIERY MEXICAN TEQUILA, the drink of Mexico and PEACH JUICE from Georgia, the Regimental Headquarters in 1916. While Brigadier General John J. A line troop of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment pushes into a rubber plantation between Loc Ninh and Quan Loi , Vietnam during Operation Kentucky Cougar III. Thousands never came home. The first deployment of 200 troopers included aircrews, mechanics, truck drivers, physicians assistants, intelligence analysts and others. This is when 2Lt. Often the battles took place near their homes and the families would place a lit candle in the window to help show them the way back home. Education Section, We provide During the inter-war period, Hollywood secured the 11th Cavalry to make war movies. 1966 Welcome Home 1972. Moments later a second enemy force advanced to within 2 meters of the position and threatened to overwhelm the defenders. becomes available and to make the page truly "your" page. The Regiment had forced marched for 21 days over 571 miles. Fourth Squadron was the foundation from which massive allied helicopter fleets emerged: flying hundreds of sorties, delivering supplies, flying Special Forces teams and relief workers in and out of refugee camps, evacuating the sick and wounded, and inserting the Allied forces to protect the Kurds from Iraqi interference. A feature of railroad troop trains is their ability for rapid transit. 1 to 16 (of 16 items) Background: This insignia was approved on 1 May 1967. Arriving in a severe blizzard, the troopers of the 11th Cavalry Regiment nonetheless readied them selves for the task at hand. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment 68 1st RCSM Donald E. Horn 2nd RCSM Daniel J. Mulcahey, Wounded 1968, *39th Colonel George S. Patton Jr. 15 Jul. 70 4th RCSM Donald E. Horn 1970 42nd Colonel John L. Gerrity 22 Jun. This was no different from the No-Notice deployment to join General Black Jack Pershing, in 1916 in Mexico. Allons!, The Blackhorse went home from the toughest, most agonizing conflict that has ever engaged American soldiers on foreign soil. The 712th fought its way through France crossing the Moselle River and then the Saar River. 11th ACR Vietnam Veteran Ball Cap Black 6 $2195 $5.49 delivery Thu, Nov 17 Heroes of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment During the Vietnam War by C. Douglas Sterner 28 Paperback $2495 FREE delivery Tue, Nov 15 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon More Buying Choices $24.94 (7 used & new offers) +9 colors/patterns 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment T-Shirt 1 Commander 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Book, Tales of Thunder Run, by Chaplin Larry Haworth. Any water accumulated from previous rains that became covered with repeated drainage/refilling of oil generated a layering of oil-water-oil etc., when heated, expands and explodes or in this case, oil boiled up and over the sides of the containers. So gather round ye troopers, a story we must tell; About the Blackhorse Regiment, its servitude in hell. The unit reactivated on 15 July 1947 at Fort Ord, California. Yanos indomitable courage and profound concern for his comrades averted loss of life and additional injury to the rest of the crew. 11th Armored Cavalry Memorial Website, To Read this issue of Thunder Brigade Combat Teams. The assault could not be ignored. Killed forty-two verified by officers; captured several and some fifty to seventy-one ponies and mules. The resulting shower of shrapnel and unexploded ordnance forced the evacuation of the entire compound and caused extensive damage. Guest 09-Feb-2010 02:22: This is response to Louis Gonzales: Claude Fullager came to our first reunion in 1999 and before we had our next one in 2002 his wife notified us that Claude . . At that time, the regiment was equipped with M113 Armored Cavalry Assault vehicles and M48A3 Tanks. By 1909, the political situation in Cuba was stable and the regiment was recalled. The Germans had two Armies with ten corps (equal to 29 divisions), while the Americans fielded three armies with six corps (equal to 31 divisions). If searching for units here are some examples to use. After the inauguration of President Taft, the regiment settled into garrison life at its new home at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Drove their bands into the hills between here and Carichic. ; Part of the mission was to demonstrate to potential adversaries that the Blackhorse, representing all NATO forces, was well-disciplined and ready to fight. The Regiment received its first Battle Streamer, Samar 1902 For these early soldiers we add SAN MIGUEL BEER, the beer of the Philippines, plus a potent PHILIPPINO RUM, The regiment arrived in Havana, Cuba on 16 October 1906. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. andOmaha, NE. June 2006 COUNTER-INSURGENCY TRAINING OPERATIONS. When rainwater or the fire extinguishing water would land on top of the oil, this in time would descend as oil being lighting then water. Ambassador to Britain on 24 February. Alfred Zimmerman, German Foreign Secretary, had sent the coded message on 19 January, which also contained the suggestion that Mexico urge Japan to join the Central Powers, to von Eckhardt, the German Minister to Mexico. The Blackhorse serves as the Armys premier training force. REFRAIN: Allons! It is believed that we killed Angel, although identification not completed. None of the scouts of Troop E, nor any other Blackhorse trooper, suffered any casualties. As the Blackhorse troopers left Vietnam Wallace H. Nutting, (43rd COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT) told them We have all been privileged to ride together with the Blackhorse in the cause of freedom. The troopers gear had to be clean, boots highly polished, uniforms pressed, weapons spotless, and radios fully operational. Here the Regiment remained for over two decades, during the Quiet Years.. Tasked with caring for his mount before addressing his own needs, the Trooper rubbed down, fed and exercised his horse. This enabled the unit to be in combat at night, move by aircraft in the morning and be able to re-engage the enemy at a different location by that evening. The pay of the 11th Cavalry soldier in the early 1900s was $13.00 a month for a six-day workweek. After a decade of counterinsurgency (COIN) focus, the Army developed a decisive action training environment (DATE) to better replicate conventional warfare. Trooper Kirby was buried where he fell. Find F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. Vietnam War. page is constantly being updated to reflect new information as it Shield Or within an orle sable in chief two bolos saltirewise gules hilted azure and in base a cactus proper. Washington DC at the dedication of the "Three Fighting Men" statue near the THE FRONTIER OF FREEDOM THE FULDA GAP 1972 1994, On 17 May 1972 the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment furled its colors and was reflagged as the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Next came routine with which soldiers of today can readily identify. The typical soldier began his day with Stable Call at 0500 hrs. 11th ACR fields a lethal and professional opposition f orce to train U.S. 2 talking about this. Our horse is made of Iron, eats gas instead of hay; Has first round hits, no snaffle bits, and sabers are pass. In 1939, General George C. Marshall became Army Chief of Staff. Nine different Colonels would lead the Regiment during its extensive stay in country. The troopers of the day quickly recovered and assumed control of western Cuba. William Howard Taft, now Secretary-of-War, sent his Philippine Insurrection veterans, the experienced 11th Cavalry Regiment under the command of Colonel Earl D. Thomas, 2nd COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT. One such rescue mission incorporated nearly every vehicle in the regimental inventory. Columbus, GA.; The 2nd Squadron re-deployed to the U.S. in March of 1972, 13 months after the rest of the regiment. Sfc. The tough, realistic conditions of Fort Irwin combined with the live, virtual and constructive scenarios and a world-class OPFOR stress BCTs from deployment to redeployment. This one platoon captured thirteen enemy prisoners and destroyed thirteen trucks, two command bunkers, and the communications bunker. The bugler sounded and with guidon flying on high the charge began. The mobilization ceremony was on April 17th at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Please SUPPORT my work on Patreon: https://bit.ly/2LT6opZ Visit my 2ND CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/2ILbyX8 Facebook: https://bit.ly/2INA7yt Twitter: https://b. 1984 after 75 names of Blackhorse Troopers were collected in The remarkable part is although the clothing of several of our men was hit; not a single man was wounded, thanks to the utter surprise and confusion of the enemy. they are accurate and complete. In November 1940 the field rotation for the 11th Cavalry began. Due to the threat outlined in the Zimmerman telegram and the proximity of the German merchant fleet, a detachment of the 11th was stationed on the border at Camp John Beacom in Calexico, California (nearest border crossing to the German fleet) while another was stationed in the Campo area. We answered our Country's call and served proudly with the best combat unit 19-Jun-1970 - A Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Adduci, John Joseph 24-Nov-1969 - L Troop, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Akins, Adrian Alan 25-Oct-1969 - 919th Engineer Company, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Allen, Jon Anthony 26-Nov-1969 - L Troop, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Allison, Sam Stephen 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. As the Regiment returned from the Gulf in September 1991 it had to confront this period of change with an odd mixture of uncertainty and unpredictability. . Vietnam Veteran, Ret 1963-1967 Biggs AFB, Anderson AFB, Yakoda AFB, Takhli RTAFB, Korat RTAFB, Bergstrom AFB. The Soldiers were bused to the Southeast parking lot of the Mandalay Bay Convention parking lot where they were released to friends and Family members after a short formation. Troops were dispatched to OP Tennessee. In every game of chance, there is always a possible element of disappointment, but there is neither chance nor disappointment in the matter of meals for troops. The heat from the fires became so intense that people several hundred feet away were burned. This thrust deep into the enemys homeland culminated with the 11th Cavalry Group killing and wounding 632 German soldiers and capturing 6,128 prisoners. By 28 April 1970 the Regiment was alerted to a major offensive that would finally take-out the North Vietnamese sanctuaries in Cambodia. The 11th Cavalry Group had advanced at such a fast pace that they meet the III Russian Corps coming into Germany near Kunrau. 1st Squadron deployed in January 2005 to Baghdad, Iraq. 1994, Germany Reactivated 16 Oct. 1994, Ft. Irwin, CA 56th Colonel Terry L. Tucker, 11th ACR Oct. 1994 June 1996 Last Colonel of the 177th Armor Brigade 13th RCSM Dennis E. Webster, 11th ACR 1994 March 1996 Last CSM of the 177th Armor Brigade 14th RCSM Carlton Martin March 1996 June 1996, 57th Colonel Guy C. Swan III June 1996 June 1998 14th RCSM Carlton Martin June 1996 June 1998, 58th Colonel John D. Rosenberger June 1998 June 2000 14th RCSM Carlton Martin June 1998 June 2000, 59th Colonel H. Mike Davis 21 June 2000 21 June 2002 Last Colonel of the 60th Guards Motorized Rifle Division 15th RCSM Steve Flood 10 August 2000 Oct 2003 Last CSM of the 60th Guards Motorized Rifle Division, 60th Colonel Joseph A. Moore 21 June 2002 22 June 2004 First Colonel, 11th Divisional Tactical Group (OPFOR) 15th RCSM Steve Flood 10 August 2000 Oct 2003 First CSM of the 11th Divisional Tactical Group (OPFOR) 16th RCSM Ricky A. Pring 21 January 2004 10 August 2007 Second CSM, 11th Divisional Tactical Group (OPFOR), 61st Colonel Peter C. Bayer, Jr. 22 June 2004 1 Aug. 2006 Second & Last Colonel, 11th Divisional Tactical Group (OPFOR) 11th Armor Cavalry Regiment 16th RCSM Ricky A. Pring 21 January 2004 10 August 2007 Second & Last CSM, 11th Divisional Tactical Group (OPFOR), 62nd Colonel Mark E. Calvert 01 Aug. 2006 02 July 2008 11th Armor Cavalry Regiment 16th RCSM Ricky A. Pring 21 January 2004 10 August 2007 17th RCSM, Fred H Morris 10 August 2007 30 March 2009, 63nd Colonel Paul J. Laughlin 02 July 2008 July 2010 17th RCSM, Fred H Morris 10 August 2007 30 March 2009 18th RCSM Martin Wilcox 30 March 2009 2 March 2011, 64th Colonel Antonio Aguto, 30 July 2010 July 2012 18th RCSM Martin Wilcox 30 March 2009 2 March 2011 19th RCSM, Clinton Reiss, 2 March 2011 10 April 2012 20th RCSM, CSM Stephen J.Travers, 16 April 2012 19 Dec 2013 65th Colonel John Lanier Ward, July 2012 July 2014, 66th Colonel of the Regiment Kevin L. Jacobi July 2014 June 2016 21st CSM of the Regiment Carl Ashmead 12 March 2014 September 2016, 67th Colonel of the Regiment Joseph D. Clark 28-Jun-16 28-Jun-18 22 CSM of the Regiment Michael J. Stunkard Sep-16 24-Apr-16, 68th Colonel of the Regiment Scott C. Woodward 28-Jun-18 29-Jun-20 Interim RCSM while RSS CSM Nickia P. Haynes 24-Apr-16 16-Aug-19, 69th Colonel of the Regiment Todd W. Hook 29 Jun-20 17-June-22 23rd CSM of the Regiment Anthony Walker 16-Aug-19 2-Mar-22, 70th Colonel of the Regiment Timothy Ferguson 17-Jun-22 present 24th CSM of the Regiment Ryan M. McLane 2-Mar-22 present, 1st, 3rd Honorary Colonel of the Regiment 41st Colonel Donn A. Starry 2nd Honorary Colonel of the Regiment 39th Colonel George S. Patton Jr. 4th Honorary Colonel of the Regiment 52nd Colonel Thomas E. White 5th and Current Honorary Colonel of the Regiment 56nd Colonel Terry L. Tucker, 1st Honorary Regimental Command Sergeant Major 1st & 4th Regimental Command Sergeant Major Donald E. 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