2:7th Cav

• Legacy of the "Garryowen": The 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment (2/7th Cav) carries forward the famous "Garryowen" nickname and traditions of the 7th Cavalry, immortalized for its role in the Indian Wars under Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. • Battle of Ia Drang (1965): 2/7th Cav played a pivotal role in the Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War, the first major battle between U.S. and North Vietnamese forces, famously depicted in the book and film "We Were Soldiers Once... and Young." • Airmobile Pioneers: In Vietnam, 2/7th Cav was among the first units to conduct large-scale air assault operations using helicopters, revolutionizing battlefield mobility and tactics. • World War II Actions: The 7th Cavalry Regiment, including units that would become 2/7th, served in the Pacific Theater, participating in the liberation of the Philippines and the occupation of Japan. • Gulf War Service: 2/7th Cav was deployed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (1990-1991), conducting offensive operations as part of the 1st Cavalry Division’s sweep into Iraq. • Global War on Terror: The unit has served multiple deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001, engaging in counterinsurgency operations and security missions. • Mascot and Motto: The unit's mascot is the horse, a nod to its cavalry heritage, and its motto remains "Garryowen," a spirited Irish tune adopted as a regimental march. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Several soldiers from 2/7th Cav have received the Medal of Honor, including PFC William D. Port for his actions in Vietnam. • Operation Phantom Fury: Elements of 2/7th Cav participated in the Second Battle of Fallujah (2004), one of the fiercest urban battles in the Iraq War. • Continuing Tradition: Today, 2/7th Cav remains an active and integral component of the 1st Cavalry Division, upholding more than a century and a half of proud service and tradition.