2nd Squadron 104th Cavalry Regiment

Tune in live at 12:00 today! We will live stream the gun raffle drawing.

We'd like to express our sincere gratitude to VFW Post 6150 for sponsoring the raffle and the Women's Auxiliary for helping with the draw.

Thank you for your interest in the 2-104th CAV.

In an effort to streamline communications and support Department of the Army priorities, this page will be archived and deactivated on 27FEB26.

This is in accordance with Army Directive 2025-25 (Streamlining and Clarifying Army Social Media Use for Organizations).

We invite alumni, current members, friends, and family of the 2-104th Cavalry Regiment to follow our new closed Facebook group located here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1571231447956810/

Thank you or your continued support and understanding.

Send a message to learn more

If any alumni are interested, we will be holding our deactivation ceremony on Saturday, March 21st 2026 at 1PM. It will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room of Building 8-80 at Fort Indiantown Gap.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP using the QR code.

ATTENTION DINING OUT ATTENDEES:

The Double Tree has given us 30 more rooms at our block rate. $117/night for up to 3 nights (the night before, night of, and night after the dining out). These rooms are only available for us to book until midnight tonight, so act fast!

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=RDGDTDT&arrivalDate=2026-02-28&departureDate=2026-03-01&groupCode=CDTUSA&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

Dining Out update:

*Payment must be made via PayPal no later than 10 February. Anyone registered but not paid by this date will be removed from the attendance roster. For those that upgraded meals to the steak or salmon, those additional costs must be paid by 10 February as well. If no meal payment is received, your meal will default to chicken. We will send courtesy emails on 9 February as a final reminder.

*The Double Tree has less than 16 rooms left at the block rate of $117. For those attending the event, whether staying at the Double Tree or not, onsite parking is free. We will publish the parking code and instructions when we receive them. Parking is first come, first served. There are 350 available spaces in the garage.

*There are fewer than 100 tickets left for the event. Ticket sales will continue to 10 February or all are sold, whichever happens first.

*For those attending, here are some of the perks:
- Every attendee will receive a free, engraved pint glass to commemorate the Squadron
- Beer is free all night
- Cocktails are $5 (cash) each.
- Squadron will have a merchandise table open during cocktail hour (1700-1800). Every item purchased will get the buyer free cocktails that can be redeemed after 1900 (for example, purchase of 1 tshirt and 1 license plate frame will get the buyer 2 tickets for free cocktails)

*Additionally, we have tshirts for sale at: https://goonsup.com/products/2-104-cav-tee?variant=50067525239017
Shirts are $25 + shipping and will ship direct to you. Sales close on 14 March.

If anyone has issues or questions, contact SGM Ed Toth at [email protected] or by phone at 610-703-9945.

2-104 CAV Tee 2-104 CAV Tee Available in Heather Olive (Army) and Black Heather. Shirts are printed on 52/48 poly/cotton blend tees with an "athletic" fit.

2-104 CAV T-Shirts are now available for purchase through an online store. Interested parties can access the store via the provided link. All proceeds will be allocated towards the SQDN Dining Out event scheduled for February 28.

2-104 CAV Tee 2-104 CAV Tee Available in Heather Olive (Army) and Black Heather. Shirts are printed on 52/48 poly/cotton blend tees with an "athletic" fit.

UPDATE 04FEB: WE HAVE REACHED MAX CAPACITY, DINING OUT REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Thank you to those that registered, and we look forward to seeing you on 28FEB! PayPal link will remain open for the few folks that still owe money.

Update: Only 1 month left to register! Please get signed up to reserve your seat

2-104 Cavalry Regiment Final Dining Out - REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

See photo for event details and follow these instructions to ensure success in registering for the event:

STEP 1: Register your details on the Microsoft Forms Link https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=D9fm-kuVEUiStgUw1vhMQx1Bsu_X6p1OorS_ic5xhdBUNVZLUzhMSVNJTVYwV0VLMk1VUU01OVpFRC4u This link is to capture your registration information so that our full-time unit staff can track you.

STEP 2: You must navigate to our PayPal link to pay for the items you selected on the registration in step 1. https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/RDLNW4CKMDS92 This system is not the most user friendly because of the various options we have for the event. Please see the photos on this post for instructions on how to add everything to you cart in PayPal. All forms of payment are accepted (PayPal, Venmo, regular credit/debit card) If you wish to pay via cash or check, please send us a message.

Step 3: If you would like a room at the venue, please book it through this link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=RDGDTDT&arrivalDate=2026-02-28&departureDate=2026-03-01&groupCode=CDTUSA&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink There are 175 rooms blocked for this event, so hurry because they will go fast. There are other hotels in the immediate area to include Candlewood Suites (Reading) and Holiday Inn Express (Wyomissing).

SAVE THE DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 2026

2-104th Cavalry Regiment cordially invites current and former members to the Squadron Farewell Dining Out ceremony, marking the unit's divestiture effective 30 March 2026. Details of the event are as follows:

Date: 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Time: To be determined
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Reading

The ceremony celebrates the 23-year legacy of 2nd Squadron and acknowledges the unit's reorganization within the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team as it transitions to a Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT).

Formal invitations will be sent once venue details are finalized. A slideshow featuring memorable moments from the unit's history will be presented during the event.

Those with photographs to share are kindly requested to send a private message to this page. Further details and registration information will be posted here as they become available.

On Saturday, 15 November 2025, the Squadron held a dual ceremony for the Change of Command and Change of Responsibility. LTC Robert Cuthie transferred command to MAJ (P) John Sauser, while CSM Michael Huxta relinquished responsibility to CSM Bryan Bailey. LTC Cuthie received the Meritorious Service Medal from COL Christopher Costello, Commander of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team. The Ghostrider team extends its gratitude to LTC Cuthie and CSM Huxta for their unwavering leadership, mentorship, and dedication. We wish both leaders continued success in their future endeavors.

It is with profound honor that we celebrate the legacy of SSG Dustin Kope, a member of BTRP 2-104 CAV who recently returned to us from a mission in the Horn of Africa. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and fellow Soldiers. SSG Kope will be posthumously promoted to SFC. Details of his services are outlined below.

Dustin Lee Kope, 31, of York, passed away unexpectedly while on active duty, on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

He was born in Ephrata to Edward and Nellie (Horn) Kope.

Following high school, Dustin joined the U.S. Army, where he served for 13 years, becoming a Staff Sargent. When he wasn’t deployed, he worked with his family at their business as an auto mechanic. Dustin was known for his sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh.

In addition to his parents, Dustin is survived by his maternal grandmother, Barbara Good; a sister, Amanda Kope and a niece, Anna Wise.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Justin S. Kope.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 9 to 11 AM, at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 110 Durlach Road, Ephrata, followed by his funeral service at 11AM, with Rev. Dr. Reggie Phillips officiating. Interment will take place in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Dustin's memory may be made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc., 1013 Mumma Road, Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.