14th ACR in Graf 1968

Monday 09th of June 2008 09:39:00 PM

Mission of The 3rd Squadron 14th & 11th Armored Cav

"The mission of the 14th and 11th ACR was to verify an attack of the Warsaw Pact and the Soviets. War Games were played by both sides on the border. We did recon on the border so we could alert the 7th Army of an advance across the border. That's why we were a Recon Sqdn. Our second mission was to delay the aggressors as long as possible. Life expectancy was 20 minuets. All larger units were located farther into Germany, this would give them time to mobilize and to get NATO units on the move. They also had to relocate dependants. Why would we have had a NA 14 (Nuclear Warheads) if not to slow down the progress of the aggressor. ........... To the men who served here in the 14th ACR Regiment during the Cold War. Part of them will always remain in this place. Their dedication to duty served as a testament to the world that freedom is precious. ........... A unified Germany has resulted from the efforts and personal sacrifices made by the soldiers stationed here in Bad Hersfeld. May history never forget all those who served here with the 3rd SQDN 14th Armored Calvary Recon. Regiment, US 7th ARMY." .......................... John Hathcock, US Army Special Forces, MSG. Ret. North Carolina

Friday 21st of March 2008 09:24:00 AM

The 3rd Sqdn ACR History

In 1972 the colors of the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment were retired and the troopers found themselves as members of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. From there, a new generation of soldiers accepted the challenge and carried on the distinguished traditions of the first guardians on the Frontier of Freedom. The 11th Cav was present until 1989. In 1989 the McPheeters Kaserne was turned over to the people of Germany. *This web site changes at unknown times, so come back to keep up-to-date. To view Photos, just click on "Pictures" Then click on a photo to view. New photos are placed on the front page for a few day then they are relocated. Send me a photo of yourself while stationed in Bad Hersfeld and it will be posted with your information.

Friday 21st of March 2008 08:55:00 AM

The 3 Squadron Armored Cav Memorial, Bad Hersfeld

Greetings Fellow Troopers........ Don't You Feel that It's About Time We Had A 14th/11th ACR Monument/Memorial Stone In Bad Hersfeld?......... In May 2005 I like other former GI’s returned to Bad Hersfeld on holiday with my family to visit where I served in the Army. I was sadden, disappointed that there was nothing there acknowledging or past presents......... I believe that an installation of a memorial would not only honor those who served there. It would also be there to educate others of the Kaserne’s history. A reminder and to let people know that the U.S. Army was in Bad Hersfeld during the cold war......... With the help of Mrs. Renate Stieber and Thomas Schossow of Germany, We have received approval from the Bad Hersfeld Government to have a Memorial Stone place at the former Kaserne......... The act of raising money for this project is underway. The plaque would be mounted on a stone, set on the former grounds, where the flag pole use to be in front of the HQ building. To help get the word out, please call/email others about this. A small notice has been posted on the Black Horse and the 14th Cav's web page to call attention to OUR Memorial project. "Hope you get good support." Mack VanHook 3/2007......... You will not read alot about this on the 14th Cav Assn. web page...here is part of an email that I received. ..... You may not be aware that the 14th Cav Assn. does not consider this a "Regimental" project. While they will support it with posting info on the web site, there will be no other support from the organization. This is considered a 3d Squadron project, because the Regiment already has erected a memorial in Fulda - END of msg. NOW, don't you feel that we also need one in Bad Hersfeld? gdeitz@charter.net

Friday 21st of March 2008 08:53:00 AM