DIVISION OF THE DAY

IT WAS AN HONOR TO SERVE WITH THE 1ST CAVARLY DIVISION

2012-2014, AMERICAS 1ST TEAM

The 1st Cavalry Division ("First Team")[1] is a combined arms division and is one of the most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army.[2] It is based at Fort Hood, Texas. It was formed in 1921 and served during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, with the Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina, in the Iraq War, in the War in Afghanistan and in Operation Freedom's Sentinel. As of October 2017, the 1st Cavalry Division is subordinate to III Corps and is commanded by Major General Paul T. Calvert.

The unit is unique in that it has served as a Cavalry (horse) Division, an Infantry Division, an Air Assault Division and an Armored Division throughout its existence.


Founded
1921

Country
United States of America

Branch
United States Army

Type
Combined arms

Size
Division

Part of
III Corps

Garrison/HQ
Fort Hood, Texas

Nickname(s)
"First Team"[1]

Motto(s)
The First Team!

March
Garryowen

Mascot(s)
Horse

Engagements
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Operation Desert Storm
Global War on Terrorism Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Operation Inherent Resolve


Website
Official Website

Commanders


Current
commander
Major General Paul T. Calvert