Air Cavalry tests new methods for rapid refueling during aerial gunnery

Fort Hood Soldiers complete the Expert Soldier Badge test

U.S. Army Soldiers finished testing for the Expert Soldier Badge on Fort Hood, Texas, hosted by 11th Corps Signal Brigade, March 09-27, 2026. The ESB is a prestigious award established in 2019 that requires passing a rigorous, multi-day testing process, including physical fitness, land navigation, weapons, and patrol lanes, and culminates in a 12-mile ruck march. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry)

Taken: 03.27.2026 | Video by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

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1CDSB Sustainment Magazine Maps

03.31.2026 | Photo by 1st Lt. Tyler Williams

Comparative Distances for Operation CORPORATE and US INCOPACOM areas of interest, showing a similar situation between Strategic Support areas,...

Air Cavalry tests new methods for rapid refueling...

03.31.2026 | Photo by Spc. Steven Day

An AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter crew assigned to the 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, in...

1st Cavalry Division Troopers represent the...

03.30.2026 | Photo by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

U.S. Army Spc. Heriberto Hernandez, 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, who plays goalie for...

1CDSB Sustainment Magazine

03.29.2026 | Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Patoka

A Wessex helicopter ferries supplies to East Falkland in absence of proper port facilities. (Courtesy Photo)

Fort Hood Soldiers earn the Expert Soldier Badge

03.27.2026 | Photo by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

11th U.S. Army Soldiers were presented awards for their participation in training and scoring the Expert Soldier Badge at a ceremony on Fort Hood,...

Operation Condor integrates innovation

03.26.2026 | Photo by Spc. Julian Winston

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trenton Huntsinger, the air missile integrator for 1st Cavalry Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, demonstrates the...

1st Cavalry Division Command Post Exercise

03.25.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Zelika Stewart

Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey, commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, leads a discussion during a command post exercise March 25, 2026, at...

2-12 Cav Tank Gunnery Table IV

03.21.2026 | Photo by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

A tank crew assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, conducts a gunnery exercise with their M1A2 Abrams tanks...

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Fort Hood Soldiers complete the Expert Soldier...

03.27.2026 | Video by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

U.S. Army Soldiers finished testing for the Expert Soldier Badge on Fort Hood, Texas, hosted by 11th Corps Signal Brigade, March 09-27, 2026. The...

Operation Condor Rebirth Narrative Reel

03.26.2026 | Video by Spc. Steven Day and Spc. Julian Winston

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trenton Huntsinger, 140A Air & Missile Defense Systems Integrator for the 1st Cavalry Division Artillery, describes the...

Operation Condor Rebirth Infantry Reel

03.26.2026 | Video by Spc. Steven Day and Spc. Julian Winston

Troopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division participate in Operation Condor Rebirth on Fort Hood, Texas, 26...

Operation Condor Rebirth B-Roll Package

03.26.2026 | Video by Spc. Steven Day and Spc. Julian Winston

Troopers assigned to 1st Cavalry Division participate in the combined arms live-fire exercise Operation Condor Rebirth On Fort Hood, Texas, Mar....

2-12 Cav Tank Gunnery Table IV

03.20.2026 | Video by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

Tank crews assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, conduct a gunnery exercise with their M1A2 Abrams tanks on...

2-12 Cav Tank Gunnery Table IV

03.20.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Zelika Stewart

Troopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, complete tank gunnery table IV exercise with M1A2 Abrams...

2-12 Cav Tank Gunnery Table IV B-Roll Package

03.20.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Zelika Stewart

Tank crews assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, conduct a gunnery exercise with M1A2 Abrams tanks at Fort...

Fort Hood Soldiers train for the Expert Soldier Badge

03.20.2026 | Video by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

U.S. Army Soldiers train for the Expert Soldier Badge on Fort Hood, Texas, hosted by the 11th Corps Signal Brigade, March 09-20, 2026. The ESB is...

From the Soccer Field to the Battlefield: SSG...

04.01.2026 | Story by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

U.S. Army Soldiers Staff Sgt. Matthew Vasquez and Spc. Heriberto Hernandez, 1st Cavalry Division compete with the All-Army Men's Soccer Team at...

First Team crowns Trooper and NCO of the Quarter

03.06.2026 | Story by Sgt. Lyca Williams

Under the glow of early morning streetlights, beads of nervous sweat forming as anticipation builds, Troopers from 1st Cavalry Division Artillery...

First Team sergeant wins U.S. Army’s Best Drone...

02.25.2026 | Story by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

U.S. Army Sgt. Javon Purchner, a 13F Joint Fire Support Specialist with the 1st Cavalry Division, was named the Army’s first Best Drone Operator...

Leading the charge: Captain Megan Korpiel’s...

02.02.2026 | Story by Pfc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

Captain Megan Korpiel learned long ago that leadership is not about force. It is about patience, awareness, and timing. Those lessons didn’t all...

6-56 ADA validates counter-UAS capabilities during...

01.29.2026 | Courtesy Story

Soldiers from 6th Battalion, 56th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Artillery trained alongside civilian personnel during a...

“America’s First Team is this Sergeant’s First Choice”

12.10.2025 | Story by Pfc. Michelle Lessard-Terry

Sgt. Hannah Rodgers didn’t always know exactly where her Army career would lead, but after nearly three and a half years in uniform, she knows...

Black Jack brigade drives Transforming in Contact...

12.09.2025 | Story by 1st Lt. Tyler Williams

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Troopers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, known as “Black Jack,” recently concluded...

1st Cavalry Division Celebrates 104 Years of...

09.05.2025 | Story by Spc. David Dumas

The 1st Cavalry Division celebrated its 104th birthday with a week-long event, “Cav Week”. The division hosted a variety of events and...

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Fort Hood Volunteer Fair

09.17.2012 | Audio by Capt. Michael Neel

Radio spot for Fort Hood Volunteer Fair on Oct. 4, 2012.

Spc. Armstrong

12.17.2007 | Courtesy Audio

Talks to the Houston Recruiting Battalion in Houston, Texas, and gets connected with his family.

Cav Roundup 275

12.14.2007 | Courtesy Audio

This final edition features stories on the results of First Cavalry Division's second tour in Iraq and the Moment of Valor. Hosted by Army Sgt....

Cav Roundup 274

12.13.2007 | Courtesy Audio

This edition features stories on the First Battalion, Fifth Cavalry Regiment, attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,...

Cav Roundup 273

12.12.2007 | Courtesy Audio

This edition features stories on 4th Infantry Division preparing to deploy to Iraq and the selfless service of Soldiers serving in Iraq. Hosted by...

Cav Roundup 272

12.11.2007 | Courtesy Audio

This edition features stories on soldiers along with the Army Corps of Engineers continuing to assist a clinic they helped open and the Family...

Cav Roundup 271

12.10.2007 | Courtesy Audio

This edition features stories on Division building lasting friendships with the citizens of Ameriyah and re-integration training. Hosted by Army...

Cav Roundup 270

12.07.2007 | Courtesy Audio

This edition features stories on public showing support for service members through care packages and the Moment of Valor. Hosted by Army Sgt....

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Cavalry Charge, The - 04.01.2014

04.01.2014 | Courtesy Publication

The March issue of The Cavalry Charge

Cavalry Charge, The - 03.01.2014

03.01.2014 | Courtesy Publication

The February issue of the Cavalry Charge

Cavalry Charge, The - 01.01.2014

01.01.2014 | Courtesy Publication

The December 2013 issue of the Cavalry Charge

Cavalry Charge, The - 12.03.2013

12.03.2013 | Courtesy Publication

A monthly publication featuring the First Cavalry Division.

Cavalry Charge, The - 11.01.2013

11.01.2013 | Courtesy Publication

Cav Charge for October 2013

Cavalry Charge, The - 10.07.2013

10.07.2013 | Courtesy Publication

Walking in remembrance; Dragon Soldiers persevere, earn spurs; Never leave a fallen comrade; Seventh-generation Soldier reflects on military rich...

Cavalry Charge, The - 08.07.2013

08.07.2013 | Courtesy Publication

July edition of The Cavalry Charge

Cavalry Charge, The - 07.08.2013

07.08.2013 | Courtesy Publication

June 2013 Special Edition of The Cavalry Charge. The Reunion Edition.

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Happy holidays from the First Team

12.03.2025 | Graphics by Sgt. Lyca Williams

This holiday graphic was created to extend warm holiday wishes from the 1st Cavalry Division. This graphic was created using Adobe Illustrator on...

Cav Week 104 Logo

07.24.2025 | Graphics by Spc. Julian Winston

A graphic created to commemorate the 104th birthday of the 1st Cavalry Division on Sept. 13, 2025. This graphic was created using Adobe...

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