1st Medical Brigade (United States)
The 1st Medical Brigade is a medical brigade of the United States Army. It is located at Fort Cavazos, Texas, providing health care and medical services to the Fort Cavazos community, and continuing training in its combat support mission.
| 1st Medical Brigade | |
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Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 3 August 1917 – 12 November 1945 10 June 1950 – 24 March 1962 3 January 1968 – present |
| Country | US |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Cavazos |
| Nickname(s) | Silver Knights |
| Motto(s) | Fortitude and Compassion |
| March | 1st Medical Regiment March |
| Anniversaries | 28 May, the day the 1st Sanitary Train, 1st Division, AEF began combat operations during the battle of Cantigny, France |
| Engagements | World War I World War II Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Tracy Michael |
| Notable commanders | MG Paul R. Hawley MG George F. Lull |
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