1st Cavalry Division

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:U._S._Army_Aviation
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Cavalry
gptkb:U._S._Army_Armored_Corps
gptkb:U._S._Army_Infantry
gptkb:U._S._Army_Cavalry
gptkbp:branch gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:colors gptkb:Black_and_Gold
yellow and black
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major_General
gptkb:Major_General_John_B._Richardson_III
gptkbp:established July 1941
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Cavalry
gptkbp:founded 1941
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Fort_Hood,_Texas
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Fort_Hood
gptkb:Fort_Hood,_Texas
gptkbp:historical_significance Engaged in peacekeeping operations
Involved in Operation Enduring Freedom
Involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Participated in humanitarian missions
Involved in counterinsurgency operations
Participated in joint exercises with allied forces
Maintains a high operational readiness rate
Has been awarded multiple unit citations
First unit to be designated as an armored division
Participated in major conflicts throughout the 20th century
Has a history of adapting to modern warfare
Has a legacy of leadership development
first American armored division to deploy to Vietnam
Participated in the liberation of Kuwait
Has a history of innovation in military tactics
Participated in the Global War on Terrorism
Engages in continuous training and modernization efforts
Engages in community outreach and support programs
Has a dedicated museum at Fort Hood
Has a diverse force structure
Has a rich tradition of cavalry service
Has a strong alumni network of former soldiers
Has a strong community presence in Texas
Involved in the Battle of Ia Drang
Known for its air cavalry operations
Maintains a strong legacy in U. S. military history
Maintains a close relationship with veterans organizations
Has a strong emphasis on soldier welfare and family support
Participated in the development of air assault tactics
Has a significant role in U. S. military strategy in the Pacific region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1st Cavalry Division
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:1st_Cavalry_Division_patch
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:1949
1941
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fort_Ord,_California
gptkb:Bagram_Airfield,_Afghanistan
gptkb:Fort_Benning,_Georgia
gptkb:Fort_Riley,_Kansas
gptkb:Camp_Casey,_South_Korea
gptkb:Fort_Hood,_Texas
gptkb:Fort_Knox,_Kentucky
gptkb:Camp_Taji,_Iraq
gptkbp:motto Live the Legend
gptkbp:nickname The First Team
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:General_Richard_A._Cody
gptkb:General_William_C._Westmoreland
gptkb:General_John_J._Pershing
gptkb:General_Robert_W._Cone
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Battle_of_Fallujah
gptkb:Battle_of_Ia_Drang
gptkb:Battle_of_Hue
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:size gptkb:Division
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Cavalry_Stetson
cavalry horse
gptkbp:type gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:unit_type gptkb:infantry
combined arms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4