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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
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
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