1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRAVE RIFLES CASE COLORS AS THEY HEAD TO KOREA FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood) – The 1st Cavalry Division’s 3rd Cavalry Regiment will formally case its unit colors at a ceremony on Cooper Field at 9 a.m. on February 1st, 2024, in preparation […]
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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 […]
2-7 CAV troopers test new Javelin missile system at Yuma
By Chief Warrant Officer 4 Steven M. Melvin, U.S. Army Operational Test Command YUMA PROVING GROUND, Arizona — Thirty-nine Cavalry Troopers from FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas just completed training and testing on the Army’s newest anti-tank missile system. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment (Ghost), 3rd Brigade (Grey Wolf), 1st Cavalry […]
“First Team” Trooper Identified
FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), TX – The “First Team” and “Brave Rifles” Family are deeply saddened by the loss of PV2 Shad Edward Sheffie of 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division on August 4. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. We extend our heartfelt […]
Passing The Torch
Story by U.S. Army Sgt. Alex Romey FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), TX – Troopers from America’s First Team assembled on Cooper Field to bid farewell as Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV, the outgoing commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, relinquished command to the incoming general, Maj. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral at […]
1st Cavalry Division Hosts Change of Command
FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral will assume duties as commander of 1st Cavalry Division from Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV during a change-of-command ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Cooper Field, July 14. Admiral most recently served as Director of Force Management, overseeing the planning […]
