1-3 ACR, Ft. Carson, CO

The 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (1-3 ACR), stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, is a storied unit in the U.S. Army's armored cavalry tradition. Originally constituted in 1846, the 3rd Cavalry Regiment has participated in major conflicts, including the Indian Wars, World Wars I and II, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism. The 1st Squadron, known as the "Tiger Squadron," has served as a reconnaissance and security force, leveraging armored vehicles and cavalry tactics. During its time at Fort Carson, 1-3 ACR trained rigorously and deployed multiple times in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, upholding the regiment's motto, "Brave Rifles."