2nd14th Armoured Cav.Bad Kissingen

• Origins: The 2nd Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment (2/14 ACR) was a key unit of the U.S. Army stationed in Bad Kissingen, Germany, during the Cold War as part of the American forces guarding the Fulda Gap. • Fulda Gap Mission: The unit played a frontline role in patrolling and defending the sensitive border area between West Germany and East Germany, considered a likely invasion route for Warsaw Pact forces. • Border Patrols: Troopers from 2/14 ACR regularly conducted reconnaissance, surveillance, and patrol missions along the Iron Curtain, often observing Soviet and East German forces just across the border. • Bad Kissingen Kaserne: The unit was based at Daley Barracks in Bad Kissingen, a picturesque spa town, which became a heavily militarized area due to its strategic location. • Iconic Vehicles: The squadron operated iconic Cold War vehicles including M60 tanks, M113 armored personnel carriers, and later, the M1 Abrams and M2/M3 Bradleys. • Unit Motto: The 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment's motto, “Suivez Moi” (“Follow Me”), reflected its reconnaissance and forward-deployed mission. • Berlin Crisis Response: During periods of heightened tension, such as the Berlin Crisis, the 2/14th ACR was on high alert and ready to respond to any aggression along the border. • Famous Alumni: The unit has counted among its alumni several officers who went on to high rank, including General Frederick Kroesen and Lieutenant General Julius W. Becton. • Community Relations: Despite its combat focus, the unit developed close ties with the local German population, participating in joint events and fostering goodwill. • Legacy: After the end of the Cold War and German reunification, the 2/14th ACR was inactivated, but its veterans and contributions are commemorated by reunions and history groups to this day.