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1St Squadron “Warhorse” SITREP The 14th Cavalry Association Volume 20 Number 4 Honoring You, Honoring Our Regiment December 2020 From the Saddlebag Association Awards Troopers 120 in 2021 Happy 120th Anniversary to the Regi- ment! It was constituted in the Regular The Association awards the Regimental Coin and/or a Stetson hat to 14th Cav sol- Army Feb. 2, 1901, at Ft. Riley and was diers who achieve extraordinary training standards or attain high performance of duty organized Feb. 19 at Ft. Leavenworth, goals. both in Kansas. These 2nd Squadron Troopers each received a coin for exceeding the training standards of a simulated combat operations exercise in preparation for the Rattlesnake Troopers Fight Fires squadron’s deployment to the Joint Readiness Training Center in October. 200 plus Army soldiers have been fighting fires in western states since Sept. after receiving fire-fighting training at JBLM by members of the National Inter- SGM Mark Frantz, Infantry, 11 Bravo agency Fire Center. Active duty military (note blue cord on campaign hat). Also, members have been deployed as wild land he designed and built the sign near the firefighters 38 times in the past 33 years, entrance of 2-14’s Regimental Room and according to NIFC. a belt buckle for the Squadron. (This and photos on page 6 by SGT Elizabeth Spenser, 2-14 Army Museum Opens PAO.) The National Museum of the U.S. Army opened its doors Nov. 11, Veter- ans Day. It was to open in June and be continued on page 6 a feature of our Regimental Reunion in September. But the covid-19 pandemic nixed those plans. Until Sept. 5 next year. That’s when we On Association’s Horizon are to tour the museum as part of our 2021 Association president Jim Dunivan Mission- Bring together and support reunion, Sept. 1-5. tasked the Executive Council (XC) to Active Duty and Veteran soldiers who are Its lobby is shown below. See much move the Association into the future. or were assigned, attached, or affiliated more at: theNMUSA.org. He implored the XC to identify its suc- with the 14th Cavalry Regiment. cesses and non-successes, to look over the horizon and develop substantial and Objectives sustainable aims and activities that will A. Conduct activities that: 1) Strengthen benefit individual members and all of us and perpetuate bonds among members, and collectively. He emphasized the absolute 2) Honor their service to one another, the need to increase membership, especially Regiment and the nation. B. Develop and maintain mutually Free Admission to Parks among Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and present-day veterans and Troopers. supportive and continuous contact with Veterans and Gold Star families can squadrons via: 1) Personal representation; now visit national parks and other public In response, the following “way ahead” document was developed by the XC and 2) Squadron on-site ceremonies and social lands free. This policy took effect on events such as Organization Days; 3) Veterans Day this year. Active-duty mem- recently sent to members for comments and suggestions. Help the Association Facebook and newsletter CHARGE!; 4) bers and their families already have free Presentations at Association reunions; and, access. (Dept. of Interior) move forward. We encourage feedback to [email protected]. 5) Squadron SITREPs. Belated Happy Birthday C. Recognize soldiers for outstanding October 1 was the date 20 years ago Vision- Be the “rally point” for Active performance of duty and provide support that Ft. Lewis and McChord Air Force Duty, Veteran, and family members of the for their participation in squadron- and Base merged, creating one of today’s 12 14th Cavalry Regiment and its affiliates. Association-sponsored activities. continued on page 5 continued on page 6 Commander’s Hatch, page 2 1-14 SITREP, page 3 CONTENTS CSM’s Corner, page 2 2-14 SITREP, page 4 Commander’s Hatch Here we are on the objective of another our Regimental Reunion from 1 to 5 Sep- iron out some of the finer details of during holiday season! While this year has been tember. So far we are back on track, with our member’s meeting at the reunion, but it everything opposite of business as usual, the National Museum of the U.S. Army of- is my intent to use these as an azimuth for I certainly hope you have the opportunity ficially opening its doors on Veteran’s Day, the way ahead. to relax and spend some quality time with 11 November 2020. With that, our “cen- As we move forward please remember family, friends and loved ones over the terpiece” now in place, we can build you our active duty Squadrons. Our Troopers next few weeks. I also remain hopeful and a program that is sure to satisfy. We also have been training hard over the past year optimistic that the New Year, 2021, ushers have some catching up to do, so I hope to during unimaginable circumstances. They in a period of grace and prosperity for all see you there! have persevered and maintained their read- of us. I cannot thank everyone enough for iness to accomplish any mission despite During this time of the year I like to their continued dedication to the Associa- all the obstacles and distractions, which is reflect on the Bible’s Christmas Story. tion over this past year. One individual that a testimony to the quality leadership and While everyone probably has their favorite I failed to mention in the “State of Associa- Soldiers we have serving our great Nation. character or setting, Mary by the manger tion” back in September is our esteemed Well done! with the Christ Child, the shepherds with treasurer, Page Berry. That was certainly Once again, I wish you a joyous holiday their flocks, the Magi bearing gifts, the not intentional, as Page works diligently season and look forward to seeing you at angels on high; I personally like to think behind the scenes to keep us solvent and some point over the next year. Until then, about Joseph. Joseph never seems to get moving forward (another Joseph, if you saddle up and stay the course. As always, any attention and yet it is he who has the will). I typically shy away from thank you thank you for all you have done and con- faith, loyalty, and resolve to keep things in “lists” for that very reason of omitting tinue to do for each other, the 14th Cavalry, motion and enable all that we celebrate this someone. My memory fails often, but my the Army and our Nation. appreciation for all of you never wavers. time of year. How different would things SUIVEZ MOI be if Joseph had been a doubter or quitter? To that end, I would be grateful for any I am glad we will never know. feedback, positive or negative, on the pro- We do not know what 2021 has in store posed objectives and goals released with for us either, but I know with certainty that report and highlighted again in this that we will face it head-on and overcome issue. Goals are aspirational by nature, but any obstacles while enjoying the happy I want to ensure that we have everyone’s Jim Dunivan, Col, U.S. Army, Ret. moments. One of those moments should be support or hear voices of dissent. We can President, 14th Cavalry Association CSM’s Corner I wish all a great and safe holiday nades and he scanned for individuals not season and a better new year (compared to the commonly parked vehicles along the 2020). residential area. A mini-van (Iraqi version) I also thank everyone who gathered for was on the side of the road. our virtual “Stable Call” via Zoom on 28 When Berman and the FOX Recon ve- October. It was a great opportunity to see hicle were 10-15 feet away, 8 to 10 155mm CHARGE! is available at and catchup with Association members and artillery rounds in the van exploded (as www.14cav.org on the 1st of March, non-members who served in our Regiment. estimated by EOD). June, September & December. In the past I’ve highlighted some former Today Berman doesn’t recall much of Next Deadline: 1 February 2021 Troopers of the regiment and their success- the Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive es in the civilian world but I now highlight Device (VBIED) blast, just a few sec- Editor: one of the many sacrifices our Troopers of onds, here and there. But he clearly recalls Gordy Bratz the Global War on Terrorism have endured. [email protected] several of his fellow Soldiers holding him (757) 564-1134 On 24 May 2004 SSG Jed Berman down, keeping him from getting to his 3009 Larkspur Run joined the 0700 hours resupply convoy feet. He was pissed and wanted to check Williamsburg, VA 23185-3766 heading to Mosul from FOB Warhorse, on the vehicle to make sure it and the crew Tal A Far, Iraq to bring a detainee to the were OK. SFC Kelly assured him of that as Secretary: Brigade Detainee Holding Area. His medics took care of him. Then everything Max Whipps HMMWV was down for maintenance so went black. Later, in the hospital, SGT [email protected] he hitched a ride with the Fox Chemical Waters filled in the blanks. Several Soldiers (503) 954-1864 Recon Platoon’s convoy security element. held Berman down while being transported 3800 NE 72nd Ave Portland, OR 97213-5710 Berman was in the right-side gun hatch in to FOB Warhorse CASH for evacuation overwatch when the convoy slowed down to Bagdad via Mosul.
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