The Light Dragoons Start Road Move To Poland

Troops from The Light Dragoons based at Catterick Garrison have started their vehicle move to Poland today to replace colleagues who have completed a six-month tour in the country in support of NATO.

 140 troops from the B squadron, known as the 'Northern Cavalry', will leave the Gazza Barracks today as troops from the A squadron begin their return, having set off in early March.

Major Dan Lenherr, Leader of the 'Northern Cavalry' said this deployment would provide different challenges for the 140 troops on the tour:

“This is an opportunity for the troops to develop and create a more cohesive unit working closely with our NATO allies. What would life be without a challenge…it would be boring and it is what we have been trained to face.”

The squadron will form part of the United States 2 Squadron, 2nd cavalry regiment for the second phase of an Enhanced Forward Presence on the border with Russia.

This is part of a NATO exercise to reaffirm its strength and capability and provide reassurance to its NATO allies.

Once the Squadron has joined up with their American colleagues they will take part in a Tactical Route March from Germany to Poland.