European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 26, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                V corps the Mission a Firnberg. From these locations the regiment routinely ventures Forth to conduct High intensity realistic training at Grafe Wohr Hohenfels and throughout germany.11th armoured cavalry regiment the Blackhorse regiment exists to Light and win. As the Blackhorse observes its 90th anniversary it celebrates a record of exceptional service to the nation. From its formation in 1901 and first Campaign in the Philippines in 1902, through the armoured. Sweeps across France in yvw1i, to its daring Mobile operations in Vietnam the history of the Blackhorse regiment is the stuff of legend. Throughout its history discipline courage stamina determination steadfastness and a winning spirit have been the Hallmarks of the Blackhorse regiment after both Wii and Vietnam the regiment displayed those same Hallmarks while serving along the West German Border As the eyes and ears of Natow patrolling Freedom s Frontier the first in the path of any aggression. As the 1980s Drew to a close the Reward for Over 25 years of vigilance was Victory when on november 9, 1989, the Iron curtain fell. Vet Victory however great cannot justify complacency. The regiments Mission to be prepared to Light anytime anywhere remains unaltered. The regiment s motto a Gallons a meaning a let s go a is not taken lightly for the Mission is real and the world is still a dangerous place. Recent events underscore that the need for american forces that Are trained and ready has never been greater. Barely had the world begun to grasp the changing face of Europe when a new crisis erupted testing the regiment in unexpected ways. Iraqis invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990, triggered the Gulf crisis. Initially cast in a supporting role the Backhouse tackled its missions with characteristic vigor and. Professionalism. Before the War had ended Over 200 Blackhorse troopers would fight with other units in the Gulf and the regiment would train All individual replacement 19d scouts in support of the Gulf War. No. Sooner had the  coalition Defeated Iraq than the role of the Blackhorse began to expand. In response to Saddam Hussein a continued brutality to the kurd the Blackhorse deployed task Force  to Southern Turkey to provide much needed humanitarian and Security assistance to the oppressed kurd. Yet an uneasy and potentially explosive peace remained and on May 15, 1991, the president decided to maintain . Ground forces in the Region. Once again the Blackhorse was called upon to stand vigilant at freedoms Frontier. Displaying the responsiveness and agility for which it is renowned less than 50 Days later the Blackhorse had close soldiers of the 11th car Quot Square Quot each other up during an exercise at Grafe Wohr. Into Kuwait and begun a new chapter in its distinguished history. The 11 Tiv armoured cavalry regiment is composed of three armoured cavalry squadrons with 1/11 ironhorse located at Downs Barracks in Fulda 2/11 Eaglehorse at Daley Barracks in bad Kissinger and 3/11 Workhorse at Mcpheeters Barracks in bad Hersfeldt. To of Gether these squadrons bring-123 m1ai Abrams tanks 116 m3 Bradley fighting be hides 24 m-109 howitzers and 18 4.2-Inch mortars to the Battlefield. The 4/11th Tlam Dehorse is the regiments combat aviation Squadron. Consisting of More than 70 helicopters and located at Sickels army Airfield in a 4 Fulda. Support Squadron packhorse pro ides die service a support for the regiment and is located at Downs Barracks Fulda. Combat support units key to the regiments combat Power include 58th combat engineers in bad Hersfeldt and 511 Ali military intelligence company 54th chemical company and the stinger Pla Auxin All in Fulda. The Blackhorse try wipers of these units Combine with the worlds most advanced technology to create a Force of unmatched versatility at id awesome lethality. Keeping the Blackhorse tuned for Battle is what we re about in peacetime. That Means training Tough training and lots of it whether it be on the ranges at  Germany or the desert Sands of Kuwait. But wherever it trains the regiments approach always includes a healthy dose of competitions a Chance for Blackhorse troopers to show their stuff. During its years in Fulda the Blackhorse added Luster to its reputation by appearing in the winners Circle in important army wide and International competitions. Blackhorse scouts in particular proved their Mettle in several contests. In 1989, troop c won the . Army Europe cavalry cup a  week Long event. But the Pinnacle was Boselager hosted by the bund Estehr and bringing together the Best scouts of each nato army in a contest of marksmanship night orienteering combat swimming air and ground reconnaissance an obstacle course and combat driving. Competing against 23 teams the Blackhorse achieved an unsurpassed a record first place in 1987 second place in 1988 no Competition in 1989 and first place in 1990. I 111oughout recent years other Blackhorse troopers have demonstrated the Quality of their training programs and brought Home the Gold to the regi 1 a a 11 7 Niento. In 1988, the 58th engineers won