1st Cavalry Division (United States)
| 1st Cavalry Division | |
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The 1st Cavalry Division's shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Combined arms |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | III Armored Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Hood, Texas |
| Nickname(s) | "First Team" |
| Motto(s) | "America's First Team!" |
| March | "Garryowen" |
| Mascot(s) | Trigger the Horse |
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| Website | Official Website |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Thomas M. Feltey |
| Notable commanders | Full list of commanders |
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The 1st Cavalry Division ("First Team") is a combined arms division and is one of the most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army. It is based at Fort Hood, Texas. 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 Afghanistan as well as Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve. As of July 2023, the 1st Cavalry Division is subordinate to the III Armored Corps and is commanded by Major General Thomas M. Feltey.
The unit is unique in that it has served as a cavalry division, an infantry division, an air assault division and an armored division during its existence.