We are the U.S. Army's premier armored fighting force. Since 1921, we have evolved from horse-mounted cavalry to a modern armored force leading the Army's transformation efforts.

On 29 February 1944, the 1st Cavalry Division had its first combat as the Troopers stormed the beaches of Los Negros Island fighting a fierce campaign that took some 7,000 Japanese casualties. The …

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 and Herzegovina, the Iraq War, the War in …

Troopers assigned to the Horse Cavalry Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, ride their assigned horses to participate in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA, Jan. 1, 2026.

In 1943, the 1st Cavalry Division became dismounted and was processed for deployment to the South Pacific, where they would fight throughout World War II as foot cavalry, island-hopping like Marines.

The 1st Cavalry Division, "First Team," Following its transformation to the US Army's modular structure between 2005 and 2006, and with over 17,000 soldiers, the 1st Cavalry Division became...

Aug 22, 2024 · The 1st Cavalry Division (1CD) is the first Division to stand up a co-located Maneuver Short- Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) battalion to provide air defense to the division. The …

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Jul 1, 2015 · Need to request a Division asset: the Band, Horse CAV Detachment, or Honor Guard? Fill out the provided DD Form 2536 and email it to: SFC Kristin M. Chandler at usarmy.hood.1 …

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, begin the warm-up of the traditional spur ride held in Bemowo...