Col. Donald Near, Jr., Regimental Commander of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, leads the regiment in delivering a shout-out in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States of America in Vilseck, Germany, May 26, 2026. 2CR provides V Corps with a lethal and agile force capable of rapid deployment throughout the European theater in order to assure Allies, deter adversaries, and when ordered, defend the NATO alliance. U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Jamie Robinson & Sgt. Frank Lora
The 2nd Cavalry Regiment aims to create a culture where Soldiers understand that their well-being is important. In order to create this environment, the unit had to establish a command philosophy that could be embodied across their formation.
Soldiers must always be prepared physically and mentally for combat, so familiarity and proficiency with all assigned weapons systems may be the deciding factor in pushing back the enemy or providing cover fire as needed to get a comrade to safety.
To support III Corps and its missions, the 504th Military Intelligence Brigade has some of the best and brightest minds operating the Army's premier intelligence collection equipment. It is critical their equipment is professionally maintained and always mission ready.
With a new year under way, the 504th Military Intelligence Brigade remains postured as the "Always Ready Brigade." For the brigade's Soldiers, standing ready to assist is part of their mindset, on and off-post. Epitomizing Noncommissioned Officer leadership, one Soldier has taken the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer to heart placing his Soldiers' needs above his own.
