1st Cavalry Division Fort Hood, TX

• Origins: The 1st Cavalry Division was activated in 1921 at Fort Bliss, Texas, originally as a horse-mounted cavalry unit. • Nickname: The division is famously known as "The First Team," reflecting its tradition of excellence and teamwork. • World War II: The 1st Cavalry Division fought in the Pacific Theater, including the liberation of Manila in the Philippines, and was among the first to enter Tokyo at the end of the war. • Korean War: The division was the first fully committed U.S. division to fight in Korea, earning four campaign streamers and a Presidential Unit Citation. • Vietnam War: The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) was a pioneer in helicopter warfare, playing a major role in the Battle of Ia Drang, the first major battle between U.S. and North Vietnamese forces. • Gulf War: During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the division led the "left hook" maneuver, helping to envelop and defeat Iraqi forces. • Fort Hood: The division has been stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, since 1971, becoming the largest armored division in the U.S. Army. • Global War on Terrorism: The 1st Cavalry Division has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Distinctive Insignia: Its famous patch—yellow with a black diagonal stripe and horse’s head silhouette—symbolizes its cavalry and armor heritage. • Notable Alumni: General Creighton Abrams, for whom the M1 Abrams tank is named, served as a commander in the division and later became Army Chief of Staff.