By Capt. Jordan R. Yano, Test and Evaluation Officer, U.S. Army Operational Evaluation Command FORT IRWIN, Calif. – At the National Training Center, Black Jack Soldiers were reminded of a fundamental truth of modern warfare: the plan rarely survives first contact, and adaptation matters more than adherence. During NTC Rotation 26-02, Soldiers from the 2nd […]
2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division News
First Team Soldiers help Army test new Synthetic Training Environment
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas — 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers who normally take their Abrams tanks, STRYKER and Bradley combat vehicles to the field are testing a new virtual synthetic training environment indoors. “We’re helping the Army develop its Synthetic Training Environment; what […]
Army announces winter 3rd Cavalry Regiment Rotation
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Army announces winter 3rd Cavalry Regiment Rotation FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas — The Department of the Army announced Friday the upcoming winter rotation of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, to the Republic of Korea. The 3rd Cavalry Regiment “Brave Rifles” are scheduled to replace the 2nd Stryker […]
III Armored Corps hosts change of responsibility ceremony
FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas – III Armored Corps will host a change of responsibility ceremony at 9 a.m. June 15 at the III Armored Corps Headquarters flagpole. Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur “Cliff” Burgoyne Jr. will relinquish his responsibilities as III Armored Corps command sergeant major to Command Sgt. Maj. John P. McDwyer. […]
First Team Leaders Reunite 20 Years After College
FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas – Once serving together as candidates in the Florida A&M University’s ROTC program, Col. Frank A. Hooker and Lt. Col. Delaruis V. Tarlton, have reunited in the 1st Cavalry Division almost 20 years after attending the program. Designed to attract, motivate, and prepare students to serve as commissioned […]
2023 Gainey Cup
FORT BENNING, Ga. – Troopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and 4th Squadron, 3rd U.S. Cavalry Regiment, competed in the 2023 Gainey Cup, May 1 through May 5 at Fort Benning, GA. A competition that honors outstanding performance within the Armor Branch, The Gainey Cup […]
