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1SG(Ret) Michael Sowers
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- What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
- B Troop 1/2 2d ACR
- Where were you stationed?
- Bindlach
- What MOS or job description did you have?
- 19D pri, 76Y sec. Scout, Supply Sgt
- What was your rank/title?
- SSG
- What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
- 1977-1980
- Tell us a little about your cav days.
- tight knit group of troopers. Even though it was a demanding assignment, it was the most rewarding. Long cold border tours in 151's with no heaters, Cpt. Holley trying to sneak up on our radar site!! Cold and snowing, it didn't stop him from checking on his troops. Gunnery, & tragedies of trng for combat.
- Tell us a little about you now.
- Retired from A Trp 1/7 Cav 1st Cav 1994 as First Sergeant. Retired from Coca-Cola QA (LabTech) Jan 2016. Enjoying the good life with 8 grandkids.
- Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
- Booker, Parker, Vehtree, Szot, Marshburn, DeRuyter, Salana, Cpt's Holley, Bohlinger, M. WinfieldIII. 1SG's, Big D, Torres, and Causey
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Colonels of the Regiment
9th Colonel of the Regiment David R. Clendenin 29 Oct 1888 – 2 Apr 1891
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This was the third design of the 2d Cavalry DUI, worn from 1924-1931. The sharp points on the ends of the bottom scroll again called for a redesign.
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Joe
Welcome to the Base Michael. I'm sure you know Top Miller in C Troop C Troop. He was my First Sergeant and is active here on the Base. You might want to look him up
B-Troop that's what I'm talking about. Always a pleasure to welcome one of the old troop to the site. My time was 62-65.