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Clarification on 1st Brigade's move to Germany

Aug-12-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

The following information was approved for release by Stryker Brigade News by 1st Brigade Commanders.

There is much confusion over the Brigade/Battalion’s move to Germany based on some articles in local newspapers. Much of the confusion is from the decision to re-flag (re-name) units.

Here are the simple facts to clarify for everyone:

1. The majority of the Brigade will move to Germany in summer 2006 between June and August. This includes 1-24 Infantry and all assigned battalions.

2. 1st Brigade, 25th ID will most likely re-flag (change unit designations) to become the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. All this means is the patch on the shoulder changes and the name of the Battalion designation changes. Think of when the Houston Oilers moved to Tennessee and became the Tennessee Titans – same players, different name. This will happen either right prior to the deployment to Germany or upon arrival in Germany.

3. Soldiers can re-enlist here in Iraq to stay with the Brigade and go to Germany. A nice bonus is available.

4. New soldiers, NCO’s, and officers who are assigned to the 1st Brigade at Fort Lewis upon redeployment all the way until April 2006 will deploy with the Brigade to Germany.

5. Some current soldiers, NCO’s and officers will be re-assigned to other units or other posts based on needs of the Army (Drill Sergeant School, Recruiter duty, etc.), professional development schools, or individual soldier/NCO requests. Some soldiers that do not have enough time on their current enlistment will move to other units, either on Fort Lewis or throughout the Army to finish out their enlistment. The exact amount of time required to deploy to Germany is still being worked.

I hope this helps and I have not muddied the waters even more but exact timelines and ETS dates for those who deploy to Germany are still being worked.


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