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Volume 41, Number 2
165th Issue (post WWII)
President’s Message: COL Daniel
T. Mahon (RET)
Hello fellow New Jersey Cavalry and Armor
Association members. I hope and Pray that everyone along with
your families and friends are safe and healthy during this
Coronavirus Pandemic which has befallen our world. As you are
all aware that this crisis has affected everyone within the
USA and locally the Governor has issued a “Stay at Home”
Executive Order thus cancelling our Quarterly gathering at the
Armory. With most of us huddled at home trying to enjoy our
retirements we have come to learn that technology has gained
many new ways of communicating. We now have ZOOM, GOOGLE
MEETINGS, Facebook has become more widely used and INSTAGRAM
along with other applications that I have no idea exists.

Squadron Commander’s Message:
LTC Omar Minott Since we’ve demobilized
from Jordan and Somalia, the Squadron
has been actively engaged in reintegrating with our families and
employers while continuing with our Title 32 mission.
Specifically we have many of our Troopers working in the
COVID-19 Response Force for the NJNG, staffing the VA Veterans
Homes and engaged in various support and C2 functions throughout
NJ.

From the Editor: MAJ Ryan C. Bailey
Welcome Home Troopers! Special Thanks to every deployed Trooper
who took the time to attend our last regular meeting. In your
lockdown you can travel together with Your Troopers this month
to Somalia 2019 & France 1944, for highlights from Cavalry
History. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Membership Update Please send an email to me or CPT Harty
at <117thcavmemberships@gmail.com> or call the Headquarters
1st Squadron 102d Cavalry (732) 499-5662 so that we have your
email on file. Send your dues to the return address on
this issue.
TAPS Update
Volume 41, Number 1
164th Issue (post WWII) This is just a quick post to get this out.
I will make changes, to include excerpts
soon.
TAPS Update
Volume 40, Number 3
163rd Issue (post WWII)
This is just a quick post to get this out.
I will make changes, to include excerpts
soon.
TAPS Update
No unreported deaths since the last Spur was
published
Volume 40, Number 2
162nd Issue (post WWII)
President’s Message
Hello to you my fellow Cavalry and Armor
Soldiers. It has certainly been a busy spring we have had and we
look forward to an equally busy summer for us all. Well as we
are all well aware our valiant Soldiers of the 102nd Cavalry
Squadron have been deployed to both Jordan and the Horn of
Africa, Somalia in particular, and are as usual "Setting the
Standards" at a very high level for others to attain. They
will "Show em the Way." Take care and enjoy until we see each
other at a meeting "See ya when I see ya." Show 'Em The Way!
Daniel T. Mahon Colonel, Retired, USA
col.daniel.t.mahon@gmail.com

Squadron Commander’s Message
"With the Squadron well over the half-way
mark on our overseas deployment, we have scored historical
achievements on our security cooperation and SECFOR missions. We
should all be very proud of what we have accomplished across
three continents - both the forward-deployed elements and the
rear detachment - knowing that we will continue to excel on the
bottom half of our tour. Let us all stay vigilant, keeping our
sabers sharpened and our mounts ready, as we display this
Squadron as the shining example of Army excellence
that it indeed is"

From the Editor
Troopers, Thank you very much for your
continuing support. As our Squadron is deployed across the
world on missions of importance to the national security, I
hope you will look forward to reading some of their new
exploits here. Consider also coming out to one of our
upcoming events or meetings and having a follow up
discussion face to face. It's always great catching up with
old friends & making new ones. Please keep the Troopers in
your thoughts and prayers as they are away from their
families and homes in defense of our freedoms & on our
behalf. Godspeed & Show 'Em the Way!
ryan.c.bailey@hotmail.com
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-From the Frontlines
-Jordan, America launch new training cycle
-Cavalry Troopers Receive Their Combat Patches
-New Jersey Cavalry & Armor Association Minutes
-75th Anniversary of D-Day
-10th Annual Support Our Troops Casino Night
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Membership Update First, please join me in extending our warm gratitude to SGM
(Ret) Ken Mahan for his many years of faithful service to the
organization. You have always been an outstanding supporter
of the organization, will are grateful for your dedicated
service. Fellow members, we will soon begin a campaign to remind
you when your dues are due and extend the ability to pay
electronically. The Spur will be soon be published
electronically to all members, unless you specifically request
hard copy.
Please send an email to MAJ Harty at
<117thcavmemberships@gmail.com> or call the Headquarters 1st
Squadron 102d Cavalry (732)499-5662 so that we have your email
on file. Send your dues to the return address on this issue.
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TAPS Update
No unreported deaths since the last Spur was
published
Volume 40, Number 1
161st Issue (post WWII)
President’s Message Hello, once again all of you Cavalry and
Armor Soldiers, it’s good to be with you all here in 2019. So
much has happened since we last talked and I want to ensure we
are all up to date with our association and current Cavalry
Activities. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and Holiday
Season to include a Happy New Year’s Celebration. Shortly after
the start of the year several members of the Association
attended two separate Send Offs of the current 102nd Squadron

Squadron Commander’s Message Our Squadron is thriving while training and operating with our
military partners across the globe. On every front Our Troopers
are punching well above weight in the pursuit of our Squadron
Mission-set”

From the Editor Troopers Thank you very
much for your continuing support. I’m happy to report that this
issue includes the first dispatches from the Squadron on
Deployment. You will meet our new Squadron PAO & learn all about
the Troopers new adventures along their new trails. Please keep
the Troopers in your thoughts and prayers as they are away from
their families and homes securing our freedoms on our behalf.
Godspeed & Show ‘Em the Way!
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- From the Frontlines - Squadron Colors Unfurled in
Jordan - Heritage Room Committee
Progress Report
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Membership Update First, please join me in extending our warm gratitude to SGM
(Ret) Ken Mahan for his many years of faithful service to the
organization. You have always been an outstanding supporter
of the organization, will are grateful for your dedicated
service. Fellow members, we willsoon begin a campaign to remind
you when your dues are due and extend the ability to pay
electronically. The Spur will be soon be published
electronically to all members, unless you specifically request
hard copy.
Please send an email to MAJ Harty at
<117thcavmemberships@gmail.com> or call the Headquarters 1st
Squadron 102d Cavalry (732)499-5662 so that we have your email
on file. Send your dues to the return address on this issue.
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TAPS Update
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