Mark Redlon

The 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (2nd ACR), now known as the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, is one of the oldest continuously serving cavalry units in the United States Army, established in 1836. The regiment distinguished itself in numerous conflicts, including the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and both World Wars, serving as a mechanized and later armored reconnaissance force. During the Cold War, the 2nd ACR played a key role in patrolling the Fulda Gap in Germany, prepared to counter potential Warsaw Pact advances. In more recent history, the regiment participated in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and missions in Afghanistan, adapting to modern reconnaissance and security operations while upholding its storied legacy.