By Chief Warrant Officer 4 Steven M. Melvin, U.S. Army Operational Test Command YUMA PROVING GROUND, Arizona — Thirty-nine Cavalry Troopers from Fort Cavazos, Texas just completed training and testing on the Army’s newest anti-tank missile system. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment (Ghost), 3rd Brigade (Grey Wolf), 1st Cavalry Division, immediately began New […]
1st Cavalry Division News
“First Team” Trooper Identified
FORT CAVAZOS, TX – The “First Team” and “Brave Rifles” Family are deeply saddened by the loss of PV2 Shad Edward Sheffie of 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division on August 4. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. We extend our heartfelt support and assistance to […]
Passing The Torch
Story by U.S. Army Sgt. Alex Romey FORT CAVAZOS, TX – Troopers from America’s First Team assembled on Cooper Field to bid farewell as Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV, the outgoing commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, relinquished command to the incoming general, Maj. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral at a ceremony on July […]
1st Cavalry Division Hosts Change of Command
Fort Cavazos, Texas – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral will assume duties as commander of 1st Cavalry Division from Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV during a change-of-command ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Cooper Field, July 14. Admiral most recently served as Director of Force Management, overseeing the planning and development of all […]
1st Cavalry Division hosts Memorial Unveilings and Change of Command
The 1st Cavalry Division will host three memorial unveilings honoring the “First Team” legacy and history at Cooper Field. The memorial unveilings will culminate in the 1st Cavalry Division Change of Command ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Cooper Field, July 14. Timeline for unveilings are as follows: July 12 at 12:15 p.m.: WWII Memorial July […]
Battalion Commander traces family legacy with Army Aviation
Story by: Lt. Col. Jennifer Bocanegra, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs Lt. Col. Brad DeLoach took command of 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment “Lobos”, Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division in February 2022 while the battalion was deployed in Europe. The battalion which consists of seven different companies supports the largest and most diverse mission […]
