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. […]
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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 […]
Finding El Dorado: An African immigrant finds success in U.S. Army
Story by. Capt. Taylor Criswell, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Over 6,500 miles from Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas between Ghana and Benin sits the small country of Togo. In the modest village of Togoville, young children can be seen chasing each other through […]
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 […]