2:11th AC

• Unit Designation: The 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (2/11th ACR), known as the "Eaglehorse," is a cavalry squadron of the US Army with a storied history. • Vietnam War Service: The 2/11th ACR served extensively in Vietnam from 1966 to 1972, conducting reconnaissance, security, and combat operations throughout the conflict, often in challenging terrain and against determined enemy forces. • Blackhorse Regiment: The 11th ACR is nicknamed the "Blackhorse Regiment," and 2nd Squadron’s call sign is “Eaglehorse,” symbolizing strength and mobility. • Battle of An Loc: Elements of the 2/11th ACR played a significant role in the relief of An Loc in 1972, one of the largest sieges of the Vietnam War, helping to break the North Vietnamese encirclement. • Cold War Service: After Vietnam, the 2/11th ACR was stationed in Germany as part of the U.S. Army’s forward presence, patrolling the East-West German border during the Cold War. • Patrolling the Fulda Gap: The squadron’s mission in Germany included patrolling the Fulda Gap, a key strategic corridor that was anticipated to be a major invasion route if the Warsaw Pact attacked NATO forces. • Transition to Training: In 1994, the regiment moved to Fort Irwin, California, where the 2/11th ACR became the Opposing Forces (OPFOR) at the National Training Center, providing realistic training for U.S. Army units. • Decorations: The 2/11th ACR has received numerous unit citations and awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Valorous Unit Award, for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in action. • Modernization: The squadron has evolved over the decades, transitioning from M113 Armored Personnel Carriers and M551 Sheridan tanks in Vietnam to modern M1 Abrams tanks and M2 Bradley fighting vehicles. • Regimental Legacy: The 2/11th ACR’s legacy is celebrated annually at reunions and regimental events, where veterans and current troopers honor the squadron’s distinguished service and shared camaraderie.