As you summit the stairs in the 615th Aviation Support Battalion’s hangar, you are likely to hear laughter and a piece of wise advice or a constructive correction being offered, leading you to the office of Charlie Company’s senior Non-Commissioned Officer – 1st Sgt. Maira McCoy. McCoy was born in California to immigrant parents […]
1st Cavalry Division News
Retention excellence highlighted by ceremony
“Earning this streamer says a lot about this organization and that your retention numbers are off of the chart,” said Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV, 1st Cavalry Division commanding general as recognized the 115th Brigade Support Battalion as the top 1st Cavalry Division unit for excelling in their fiscal year 2022 retention goals during […]
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. […]
1st Cavalry Division Trooper dies in training incident in California
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), TX – A 1st Cavalry Division Trooper died during a training incident March 10 at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. Spc. Joseph M. Meitl Jr., 23, joined the U.S. Army in May 2020. Following initial training, he was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, […]
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. […]
Spearhead Assault Helicopter Battalion Changes Command in Romania
Story by. Capt. Taylor Criswell, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Public Affairs CONSTANTA, Romania — 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, held a change of command ceremony from Lt. Col. Bradley DeLoach to Lt. Col. Erin Braswell at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base on Feb. 11. “Brad joined this team of professionals during a […]
