Raider Brigade relinquishes authority to Greywolf Brigade

Photo By Sgt. Jacob Suess | U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Task Force Iron, and 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, TF Iron, salute during “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a transfer of authority ceremony in Zagan, Poland, Oct. 2, 2025. The ceremony marked the assumption of authority by 3rd ABCT, 1st CD. During the rotation, 1st ABCT, 3rd ID demonstrated operational excellence through integration of advanced technology, rigorous multinational training exercises and comprehensive logistics management, maintaining the lethality and readiness of TF Iron on NATO’s Eastern flank. Their commitment to excellence propelled combat readiness to a new standard, setting the stage for 3rd ABCT, 1st CD to continue the momentum of innovation and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Suess)  

ZAGAN, POLAND

10.03.2025

Courtesy Story

1st Armored Division

By Capt. Matthew Olsen

ZAGAN, Poland – The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, Raider Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division officially concluded its rotational deployment to Europe, transferring authority to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Greywolf, 1st Cavalry Division during a ceremony held Oct. 3, 2025 in Zagan, Poland.
The Transfer of Authority ceremony marked the seamless transition of responsibilities between the two premier armored brigades, ensuring the uninterrupted presence of U.S. combat power on NATO’s Eastern Flank. The event underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to NATO allies and the security of the region.
Raider Brigade’s nine-month rotation was defined by its focus on readiness, multinational cooperation, and deterrence. The brigade rapidly set a warfighting stance, executed a Combat Training Center rotation at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, and trained to company-level proficiency alongside NATO allies and partners.
"Raider Brigade was instrumental in forging powerful bonds with our partners and demonstrating combat credibility," said MAJ Aram Hatfield, Raider Brigade Operations Officer. "We have full confidence that the Greywolf Brigade is ready to build on that foundation and further strengthen Europe’s collective defense posture."
Arriving from Fort Hood, Texas, the Soldiers of the Greywolf Brigade are now tasked with continuing the mission of enhancing deterrence and building interoperability with NATO allies. Their deployment will focus on rigorous joint training exercises, reinforcing defensive postures, and assuring allies of America’s steadfast commitment to collective security.
Greywolf brings a legacy of decisive action and a mission-first attitude to the theater and must rapidly integrate into the dynamic multinational environment and continue the vital work of strengthening the Eastern Flank.
The Greywolf Brigade’s assumption of the mission marks a new chapter in the U.S. Army’s enduring promise to European security. Their presence ensures that the bonds of partnership and the commitment to stability in the region remain stronger than ever.

• Date Taken: 10.03.2025
• Date Posted: 10.22.2025 09:33
• Story ID: 550061
• Location: ZAGAN, PL