GriffinShock

About Griffin Shock

Griffin Shock is an exercise designed to prepare V Corps and NATO Multinational Corps Northeast with the rapid expansion of NATO Multinational Battlegroup Poland in support of NATO deterrence initiatives such as bolstering readiness, responsiveness, and reinforcement.

Griffin Shock is a combined NATO and U.S. Army short notice exercise that will demonstrate the U.S. Army’s ability to enhance the NATO alliance by rapidly reinforcing the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup in Poland to a brigade size Land Forces Brigade.

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Video by Airman 1st Class Thomas "Kellen" Carr

Blood Over Honor: 3-7 CAV History & Tradition (Long Version)

AFN Afghanistan

May 23, 2013 | 4:07

Soldiers, both enlisted and officers, explain the unique history of the 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Calvary. From the days of the Indian Wars, to their signature Stetson cowboy hats. This is a non-narrative story.

Lead: A unit deployed to Afghanistan adds to it's squadrons long history and also continues the old traditions. Airman First Class Kellen Carr provides us a closer look at the 3-7 CAV.
Tag: The 3-7 CAV wear their Stetson's, boots and spurs on Friday's both in the States and while they are deployed.
Soundbite includes SFC Jerry Trosper - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Ft. Stewart, GA.); LTC Lance Varney - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Commander)(San Diego, CA.); SGT Steven Johnson - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Asheville, NC.); 1LT Ryan Barber - - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Rapid City, SD.); SPC Todd Gillman - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Brookfield, IN.); CSM Michael Mingle - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Valdese, NC.); SPC Kelly Short - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Tazewell, TN.) and 1LT Andy Bastone - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Columbus, GA.) Produced by A1C Kellen Carr. Also available in High Definition.