1st Cavalry Division (United States)

The 1st Cavalry Division ("First Team") is a combined arms division and is one of the most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army. It is based at Fort Cavazos, Texas. It was formed in 1921 and served during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, with the Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina, in the Iraq War, in the War in Afghanistan as well as Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve. As of July 2023, the 1st Cavalry Division is subordinate to III Armored Corps and is commanded by Major General Kevin D. Admiral.

1st Cavalry Division
The 1st Cavalry Division's shoulder sleeve insignia
Founded1921
Country United States
Branch United States Army
TypeCombined arms
SizeDivision
Part ofIII Armored Corps
Garrison/HQFort Cavazos, Texas
Nickname(s)"First Team"
Motto(s)"America's First Team!"
March"Garryowen"
Mascot(s)Trigger the Horse
EngagementsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Operation Desert Storm
Global War on Terrorism
  • Iraq War
  • War in Afghanistan
  • Operation Inherent Resolve
WebsiteOfficial Website
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General Kevin D. Admiral
Notable
commanders
Full list of commanders
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia
Flag

The unit is unique in that it has served as a cavalry division, an infantry division, an air assault division and an armored division during its existence.

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