1st Cavalry Division (United States)
United States Army combat formation, active since 1921 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 Cavazos, 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 as well as Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve. As of July 2023, the 1st Cavalry Division is subordinate to III Armored Corps and is commanded by Major General Kevin D. Admiral.
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1st Cavalry Division | |
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Founded | 1921 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Combined arms |
Size | Division |
Part of | III Armored Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Cavazos, Texas |
Nickname(s) | "First Team"[1] |
Motto(s) | "America's First Team!" |
March | "Garryowen" |
Mascot(s) | Trigger the Horse |
Engagements | World War II Korean War Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Global War on Terrorism |
Website | Official Website |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General Kevin D. Admiral |
Notable commanders | Full list of commanders |
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Distinctive unit insignia | |
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The unit is unique in that it has served as a cavalry division, an infantry division, an air assault division and an armored division during its existence.