1st Cavalry Division (United States)
The 1st Cavalry Division ("First Team") is one of the most famous and 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, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War, with the Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina, in the Iraq War, and in the War in Afghanistan (2001-present).
As of 2012, the 1st Cavalry Division is subordinate to III Corps and is commanded by Major General Anthony R. Ierardi.
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The Cavalry of Woe.”
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