The Regimental birthday is celebrated on 23 May each year. On 23 May 1836, the Congress of the United States declared "be it enacted, that there shall be raised and organized, under the direction of the President of the United States to accept the service of volunteers and raise an additional Regiment of Dragoons or …
Regimental Standard and Troop guidons
The organizational flag of a mounted unit has traditionally been referred to as the "standard", as opposed to the "colors", which are carried by dismounted units. The regimental standard (this one from the 1880's) is the single most visible symbolic representation of the regiment. The standard and its accompanying set of national colors are displayed …
Regimental Motto
The Regimental Motto is: "Remember your Regiment and Follow your Officers." These were the words spoken by Captain Charles A. May to his Dragoons just before their gallant charge at Resaca de la Palma in 1846.
Regimental Distinctive Unit Insignia
BACKGROUND SHIELDOriginally called the Second Dragoons, the Regiment wore an eight-pointed guilded star as a cap ornament. Representing the very earliest of the history of the Second Armored Cavalry, the Dragoon star forms the background of the insignia.... PALMETTO LEAFIn 1836 the Second Dragoons were founded and moved to the Florida Everglades to engage the …
Regimental Colors
The Regimental Colors are orange and gold. Orange reminds us of the orange trim of the Dragoon uniform and gold reminds us of the eight pointed star worn on the Dragoon shako.
Regimental Decorations And Campaigns
DECORATIONS Presidential Unit Citation (Army) Streamer embroidered BASTOGNE (2d Tank Battalion cited; WD GO 17, 1945). Presidential Unit Citation (Army) Streamer embroidered IRAQ (2nd Cavalry Regiment and attached units cited for extraordinary heroism, valor and gallantry during the period 6 April 2003 to 15 June 2004). BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS …
Regimental Formals
Regimental Formals are held twice each year and include a ball and a dining-in. As at any other Regimental function, the Regimental standard is present and the Regimental Command Sergeant Major is in charge of the posting and retirement. This also gives the opportunity for the mixing of the Regimental Punch.
Regimental Toast
I PROPOSE A TOAST TO THE HARD BITTEN DRAGOONS WHO RODE WESTWARD FROM THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS SECURING THE FRONTIERS OF OUR ADVANCING CIVILIZATION, AND WHO LED THE VICTORY MARCH INTO MEXICO CITY.... TO THE CAVALRYMAN WHO CHARGED WITH MCCLELLAN AND SHERIDAN IN THE BITTER FIGHTING BETWEEN THE STATES, AND THEN TO …
Regimental Punch And Ceremony
To the Regimental Punch Bowl add one bottle each of: Cold Duck ( Champagne and Red Wine ) Rye Whiskey Tequila Kahlua Southern Comfort Bacardi's Rum Vieux Bordeaux Napoleon Brandy Vodka Rhine Wine Evian Water Two Sharp's Non-Alcoholic Beers Slivovitz The Regimental punch bowl ceremony is a time honored tradition within the 2d Dragoons. The …
Regimental Meal Blessing
Almighty, merciful, and loving Father, we praise and bless you for bringing all of us together to celebrate this meal. We bless you for all the good gifts we receive from you, especially for peace and freedom. We ask you now to bless us to your service, and this food we are about to receive …
