The Double Deucer

Happy New Year everyone! I hope all of you are enjoying the time off and holiday that comes with it. This past year has been one of ups...

The following is a mythological poem about the 22nd in the war of 1812. After fighting in the Niagara Campaign Michael the Arch Angel...

Cadence's have been used in the Army for a long time. They serve many purposes, but the main one is to focus the soldier's mind toward...

In the Army, we have a lot of creeds. We have the Soldier's Creed, Infantryman's Creed, Creed of the Non-Commisioned Officer, and many...

Today's podcast was about the situation in Afghanistan and the sacrifice of the soldiers who gave it all. We remember those who served...

“The strict and precise observance of the order and rules established by the military.” Would we even know the definition of military...

Here are the podcast links! Anchor: https://anchor.fm/john-cooper47 Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-double-deucer Google Podcast:...

The Olympics are a time of pride and competition. It is always fun to watch athletes who are representing our country compete wearing our...

We all know and talk about the Army values and strive to exemplify them in our lives. Though it is helpful to talk about them in...

On July 4th every year, Americans from around the country get together and celebrate our Independence from the British Empire. This...

One of the many unique things about the 22nd Infantry Regiment is our connection to Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author Ernest...

Whenever you see an athlete get drafted, picked up, or traded to a team they all pretty much say the same thing. “I am proud to be a part...

Since the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, each US President has eagerly gotten in line to proclaim some derivative of that...

This issue’s Deuce Boy is PFC Larry Rutherford from Fort Wayne, Indiana. PFC Rutherford serves in Bushmaster company as a M240 Machine...

This month we honor Vietnam veteran Dick Nash. I have been in contact with Dick since I started to work on the 2-22IN history, and he has...

Grey Haired Guidance Ever since John asked me to provide an article for the Double Deucer, I have struggled to figure what to write. For...

On April 6th The United States of America declared war on Germany and entered the first World War. Immediately following, the First...

“If you don’t learn history you are bound to make the same mistake over and over.” History has been a big part of SGT Cooper’s time in...

I remember when I deployed to Afghanistan being surprised by many things. Going to a different country let alone a combat zone was a...

The 2nd battalion of the 22nd Infantry is currently part of the 10th Mountain Division. The 10th Mountain has a historic place not only...