Next week, for the first time, 1st Cavalry Division will hold a best squad competition on Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas. From May 9-11, four teams made up of 5 CAV Troopers will compete against each other for the title of “Best Squad.” Events will consist of the Army Combat Fitness Test, day […]
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division News
MEDIA ADVISORY – 1st CAV Division Commander Awards Streamer for Maintaining Talent through Retention Efforts
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – The 1st Cavalry Division Commander, Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV will award a retention streamer to leaders from 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team on Monday at 9 a.m. for achieving retention goals and retaining talent within the 1st CAV and the U.S. […]
The First Team Honors Buffalo Soldiers
Story by Maj. Marcellus Simmons Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), TX- During Black History Month, the 1st Cavalry Division is taking time to reflect on the achievements and contributions of African American Soldiers who served within our formation. Throughout history, these Troopers helped shape the First Team’s reputation of being courageous, audacious and victorious. […]
1st CAV Troopers Conclude Support for Operation Allies Welcome
1st CAV Troopers Conclude Support for Operation Allies Welcome23 January, 2022 Maj. Marcellus L. Simmons Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), TX – The final 300 Troopers from 2nd Battalion 12th Cavalry Regiment “Thunderhorse,” 1st Cavalry Division returned to Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) on Jan 15, concluding the First Team’s support to Operation […]
Update: No Foul Play Suspected in Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Soldier Death
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) officials do not suspect foul play in the death of Spc. Maxwell Hockin, who was found unresponsive Oct. 9 outside his company barracks. An investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Soldier Found Deceased Behind Company Barracks
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), TX- A Soldier assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division was found unresponsive behind his company barracks Oct. 9 here. More details will be released once all next of kin have been notified. The incident is under investigation.
