1stCAV

1st Cavalry Division

The 1st Cavalry Division ("First Team") is one of the most famous and most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army.

Presently, it is a rapidly deployable heavy armored division of the United States Army with base of operations in Fort Hood, Texas. It is one of the largest divisions of the U.S. Army with over 16,000 soldiers serving in 4 separate combat brigades and support units.

Currently the 1st Cavalry Division is subordinate to the III Corps and is commanded by Major General Daniel B. Allyn.

1stCAV Subordinates Support Sites

	Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, "Maverick"		1st Brigade Combat Team, "Ironhorse"
	2nd Brigade Combat Team, "Black Jack"		3rd Brigade Combat Team, "Greywolf"
	4th Brigade Combat Team, "Long Knife"		Combat Aviation Brigade, "Warriors"

1stCAV Headlines/News

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Retention; supporting the career of Griffin Soldiers Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:13:45 ESTRetention plays a pivotal role in shaping the career trajectories of Soldiers, offering essential guidance and support as service members navigate their...
Youth, military police bridge gap through sporting event Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:13:21 ESTIn a display of community and camaraderie, the Fort Cavazos Child & Youth Services and the Cavalry Family Housing Resident Advisory Board hosted a â€œKids...
Soldier reflects on service, Veterans Day as fourth-generation service member Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:12:38 ESTAs Veterans Day approaches, stories of bravery, honor and sacrifice come to mind, reminding people of the legacy carried by the nationâ€™s service members...
Persevering through family dilemmas Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:43:10 EDTIn the demanding world of military service, challenges of duty often extend beyond training and combat, intertwining with the complexities of personal l...
Committed to serving our Nation Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:16:58 EDTDALLAS â€” At the AT&T Stadium during football season, it is inevitable to see Dallas Cowboys fans tailgating, yelling at the opposing teamâ€™s fans, â€œthis...
III Armored Corps learns from history during Remagen Ready Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:16:47 EDTAt the Association of the United States Armyâ€™s 2023 Annual Meeting, Gen. Randy George, 41st chief of staff of the Army, delivered a speech that highligh...
Care for the Wounded: Unit Ministry Teams Integrate into Joint Emergency Medical Exercise Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:15:37 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas â€” From 3-7 June 2024, 37 chaplain and religious affairs specialists from the III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, TX participated in...
Women's Equality Day spotlight: Sgt. 1st Class Maria Devers Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:57:53 EDTBOLESÅAWIEC, Poland - Women have played a vital role in the U.S. Army since its creation more than 248 years ago. According to a U.S. Army article "Wome...
For Task Force Ivy Soldier, language is about connecting to centuries of culture Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:19:35 EDTBEMOWO PISKIE, Poland â€“ Some call him a language maestro. Some call him a genius. Others may call him a cunning linguist. He simply calls himself John.
Fostering Innovation: Texas A&M hosts Phantom Invents 2023 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:31:42 EDTCOLLEGE STATION, Texas â€” A week of Aggie and Phantom Warrior ingenuity culminated on June 16, 2023 at the final presentations for the 2023 Phantom Inven...
Developing the future of the Signal Corps: The Enlisted Signal Symposium Mon, 22 May 2023 14:37:11 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas â€“ For the first time in recent history, the highest-ranking enlisted signal Soldiers in the Army descended on The Great Place to tak...
III Armored Corps honors outgoing general officers, welcomes newest from UK Mon, 08 May 2023 14:50:34 EDTFORT HOOD, Texas â€“ At a ceremony at the III Armored Corps headquarters, Soldiers, families, and community leaders gathered May 4 to bid farewell to two...
Army sustainment, logistics integral during III Armored Corps Warfighter 23-4 Mon, 08 May 2023 14:49:17 EDTFORT HOOD, Texas â€“ The III Armored Corps completed Warfighter 23-4 at Fort Hood, Texas, April 27th, 2022, after two weeks of simulated battlefield opera...
1st Medical Brigade supports III Armored Corps Warfighter at Fort Hood Wed, 03 May 2023 14:47:05 EDTStory by Cpt. Royal Banks FORT HOOD, Texas - During III Armored Corpsâ€™ Warfighter 23-4, which ran the last two weeks of April, 2023, the 1st Medical Bri...
U.S. Army Vice Chief visits III Armored Corps, tours Warfighter progress at Fort Hood Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:13:13 EDTVice Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Randy A. George, visited with the Soldiers of III Armored Corps during Warfighter 23-4 at Fort Hood, Texas, April...

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Branch Day: A Key Decision for Future Leaders at UT Arlington Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:44:12 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas --- For every cadet completing the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), the moment they choose their branch marks a pivotal transi...
1st Cavalry Division invited to participate at E3B qualifications in Poland Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:44:06 EDTDRAWSKO POMORSKIE, Poland â€“ Dawn breaks the cold morning as soldiers run to the finish line of a 12-mile ruck march. As the sun beams down, amongst the...
1st Cavalry Division commemorates 80 years since Leyte Landing Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:55:58 EDTPALO, Philippines â€” Brig. Gen. Robert G. Born, deputy commanding general of maneuver for the 1st Cavalry Division, attended the 80th anniversary of the...
1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment Conducts Joint Training with British Cavalry for Rodeo Performance Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:44:45 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas â€” Soldiers from the U.S. Armyâ€™s 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment engaged in a joint training exercise with members of the Briti...
1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade conducts change of command ceremony in Poland Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:26:12 EDTFORWARD OPERATING SITE POWIDZ, Poland â€“ The 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade (1CDSB) bid farewell to outgoing commander Col. Christopher Jones a...
The universal language of combat brings Polish and U.S. allies together in Avenger Triad 24 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:13:26 EDTBOLESÅAWIEC, POLAND â€“ A team of planners and staff representatives huddle closely around a map under tan-colored tents in southern Poland. Since earlier...
Tanks, BBQ, and Firepower: 2-7 Cav Family Day Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:32:43 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas â€” Troopers with 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division took a break from their i...
First Team Embeds Cadets during CTLT Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:38:08 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas â€“ Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) with the 1st Cavalry Division offers Cadets an opportunity to develop leadership skills by shad...
GREYWOLF Brigade Strengthens Leadership, Teamwork Through Mungadai Event Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:40:07 EDTFORT CAVAZOS, Texas â€“ The GREYWOLF Brigade, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, recently hosted the Mungadai event, a key initiative designed to strengthen...
1CDSB surpasses two-thirds-a-century Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:04:49 EDTFORWARD OPERATING SITE POWIDZ, Polandâ€” For 67 years, the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, or 1CDSB, has exemplified sustained excellence, wheth...
1st Cavalry Division Band blend American music with Polish Ceramic traditions Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:26:53 EDTBOLESLAWIEC, POLAND â€“ A familiar 80â€™s classic bellows out of the brass instruments of the 1st Cavalry Division Band at a concert played for the 30th ann...
1CDSB hosts Total Army Force Spur Ride Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:56:30 EDTFORWARD OPERATING SITE KARLIKI, Polandâ€”In the Army, most Soldiers are familiar with the saying, "if it ain't raining, we ain't training!" For several da...
1st Cavalry Division Conducts Change of Command Ceremony in Poland Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:38:05 EDTBOLESLAWIEC, POLAND â€“ 1st Cavalry Division bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, outgoing Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division, and welc...
Chief Warrant Officer Four Jose C. Garcia is Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:24:26 EDTFORWARD OPERATING SITE POWIDZ, POLAND â€“ Chief Warrant Officer Four Jose C. Garcia was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during a ceremony preceding...
The Cavalry's Youngest Spur Holders Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:31:17 EDTChildren of Troopers from the 1st Cavalry Divisionâ€™s Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion earn their Spurs after completing several challenges during...