Regimental Support Squadron
"Muleskinners"
On order, the Regimental Support Suqadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, rapidly deploys to conduct esamless direct supprt logistics to the 2ACR anywhere in the world, in order to support the fight and win.
AVIM troop provided outstanding support to the Aviation Squadron. The troop also passed an inspection conducted by the Material Management Center with outstanding results, a monument to the efforts of fine soldiers and leaders. Congratulations to the Medical Troop/FST and all the medical personnel in the squadron as they have been recently approved for the Combat Medical Badge. Medical Troop and the FST provided outstanding medical care to all the soldiers on the base and in the Regiment. The Medical Troop really stepped up and took charged as they received and treated over 50 patients that were brought on Muleskinner base following an attack on the compound. The Medical Troop provided medical assistance on Muleskinner base and at the UN compound. All the troops showed their support as litter bearers, assisted with I.V.'s, provided water and helped to transport patients.
Maintenance troop has done an outstanding job. The consolidated motorpool is a success and continues to improve everyday as soldiers work hard to ensure the serviceability of vehicles in a timely manner. The Supply and Transportation troop has been working consistently hard and with extreme caution on all missions. They continue to provide safe and quality work as they are tasked to pick up all new soldiers for the Regiment. And this is only a fraction of their daily missions.
The Squadron started the month of December 2003 with another excellent award ceremony. The Squadron had the great opportunity to recognize outstanding soldiers for their continuous achievements in a combat zone. They welcomed 13 new personnel into the Squadron and all have been very helpful and a valuable asset to the Regimental Support Squadron. RSS welcomed two new 1SG's in the beginning of December. Muleskinner compound also established an AT&T phone bank for all soldiers, increasing the opportunity for soldiers to keep in contact with their families and loved ones back home.
KBR hosted and Field Grade Officers served a great Christmas Dinner to all the soldiers giving the soldiers the opportunity to enjoy a great feast while celebrating the Holidays in a combat zone. The day also kicked off with our JINGLE BELL RUN in which there were a lot of winners and also a lot of participants. Many soldiers also spent the Holiday competing in numerous sports competitions. The categories included weight lifting, football, basketball, ping-pong and volleyball. In the end, it was S&T whom took home the Commander's Cup and the Saber. What an honor and we congratulate this Troop on their extraordinary efforts.
The Second Armored Cavalry Regiment has one of the best Forward Surgical Teams in the world. The 2ACR FST, located at Camp Muleskinner in Baghdad, saved countless lives and limbs in the 11 months since it deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as part of Task Force 1st Armored Division. On 19 August 2003, the 2ACR FST, along with personnel from the 3rd Squadron, 2nd ACR, was on the scene in minutes, responding to the mass casualty situation at the United Nations building. The Medical Troop/FST were again prepared upon the news of another bombing attack on the United Nations.
The Food Service personnel were later awarded Achievement Medals for all of their hard efforts with the United Nations. They ensured food was brought out to the UN everyday non-stop.
On the 8th of March, the same group of medics re-affirmed the term "forward", as they dispatched to the Saint Rafael hospital in Baghdad to perform a delicate operation on an Iraqi child. Led by LTC (Dr.) Alex Stojadinovic and MAJ (Dr.) Peter Allen, a 5-vehicle convoy consisting of 2ACR medics and ICDC security personnel, left Camp Muleskinner for the hospital. The convoy reached the hospital, quickly set up an outer cordon around the premises with a joint ICDC/US security team, and the doctors entered the building to do the operation. Flanked by SSG Jason Whitaker and SGT Michael Mercer, the doctors met with their Iraqi counterparts on the third floor of the hospital to discuss preparations and last minute notes on what was to be about a 2-hour procedure. While discussing the operation, Dr. Stojadinovic was asked to help with an appendectomy in another part of the building.
