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1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division (United States)
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The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division is an Armored Brigade Combat Team of the United States Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX.[1]
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Country | USA |
Branch | Regular Army |
Type | Armored brigade combat team |
Part of | 1st Armored Division |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Bliss |
Nickname(s) | "Ready First" |
Engagements | World War II Operation Iraqi Freedom |
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First organized in 1942, as Combat Command A, 1st Armored Division, the unit has fought in North Africa and Italy in World War II,[2] as well as 4 tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the 3rd Constabulary Regiment, the brigade conducted stability operations in Germany after World War II. After service at Fort Hood and in Germany during the Cold War, the brigade conducted three peacekeeping rotations in the Balkans (Bosnia, Macedonia and Kosovo).