On Thursday, the Bell County Sheriff Department will present the Life Saving Award to three troopers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Calvary Division for their actions on June 19, 2021, which led to saving the life of a fellow service member. News media are invited to cover the awards presentation at 1 p.m. […]
1st Cavalry Division News
“Air Cav” chaplain joins forces with behavioral health
Story by: Capt. Taylor Criswell FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – The 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) chaplain and the behavioral health officer presented a pre-deployment spiritual readiness and behavioral health brief on Tuesday at the 1st Cavalry Division Memorial Chapel. U.S. Army Capt. Robert Jackson, 1ACB chaplain, and U.S. Army Capt. Samuel […]
1st Air Cavalry Brigade hosts former commander during “CAV Week”
Story by: 1st Lt. Hayley Haka, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Public Affairs Officer FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram, commanding general of U.S. Army Installation Management Command, returned to the place he calls home to celebrate with the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB). In honor of the 1st […]
1st Cavalry Division Hosts Parade to Celebrate 100 years of Legacy
On Friday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m., 1st Cavalry Division will host a parade, reception and interactive displays on Cooper Parade Field. This will be the culminating event for the division’s CAV Week. The ceremony will include performances by the 1st Cavalry Division band, a special cavalry charge by the Horse Cavalry detachment and a […]
Update: 1st Cavalry Division Unveils Legends Way
The 1st Cavalry Division unveiled Legends Way yesterday in honor of Medal of Honor recipients who served at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas. Battalion Avenue, a long-standing road, which runs across the installation, was renamed to honor legends of previous conflicts who served with Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) units. “We have […]
1st Cavalry Division Celebrates 100 Years!
America’s First Team celebrated their 100th Birthday this morning with a cake cutting ceremony. Commanders and Troopers gathered at Cooper Field on Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) to begin festivities in honor of the division’s centennial. The 1st Cavalry Division was formally activated on Sep. 13, 1921 at Fort Bliss, Texas. The division, originally […]
