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The 1st Cavalry Division mourns the passing of Medal of Honor recipient Col. (Ret.) Bruce Crandall, a true American hero...
06/01/2026

The 1st Cavalry Division mourns the passing of Medal of Honor recipient Col. (Ret.) Bruce Crandall, a true American hero and a legend of the .

On November 14, 1965, during the Battle of la Drang, then-Major Crandall led a flight of sixteen helicopters carrying Soldiers into Landing Zone X-Ray in the la Drang Valley. As enemy fire intensified, follow-on aircraft were ordered to abort their mission. Recognizing that the infantry battalion on the ground desperately needed ammunition and that wounded Soldiers remained trapped under fire, Bruce made a decision that would define his legacy.

Though resupply and medical evacuation were not part of his assigned mission, he voluntarily returned to the embattled landing zone. With complete disregard for his own safety, he organized volunteer crews and repeatedly flew his unarmed helicopter into one of the most dangerous battlefields of the Vietnam War. Throughout the day and into the evening, he completed 22 flights through relentless enemy fire, delivering critical ammunition, evacuating wounded Soldiers, and inspiring fellow aviators to continue flying missions into the fight.

His actions saved dozens of lives and provided critical support when his fellow soldiers needed it most. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2007 for his extraordinary heroism.

The First Team honors his legacy of bravery, leadership, and dedication to his fellow Troopers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.

06/01/2026
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05/30/2026

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Recently, around the Cav:We proudly welcomed our newest     during a patching ceremony. ⚔️  wrapped up a nine-mile ruck ...
05/29/2026

Recently, around the Cav:

We proudly welcomed our newest during a patching ceremony. ⚔️

wrapped up a nine-mile ruck march at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, completing the final event of the Norwegian Sports Federation Sports Badge. Over three days, 233 Soldiers tackled multiple fitness events, making 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment among the first U.S. Army units to earn the badge.

Troopers from 2-12 CAV faced a grueling Spur Ride, pushing through intense challenges and working together as a team to earn their spurs and join the elite Order of the Spur.

, 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, assisted the Estonian Defence Force and local Estonian organizations to advance the restoration project for Memorial Restoration Day at Lounalaagri Lõkkekoht in Võru, Estonia.🐎

We bid farewell to Command Sergeant Major Jarvis Dunham, the Division operations sergeant major, during his retirement ceremony held on historic Cooper Field.

05/28/2026

What's with the BOOM? 💥 1st Lt. Trevor Kelly shares why live-fire exercises matter.

Combined arms training keeps our team sharp and mission-ready.

05/27/2026

Troopers from 1-12 Cavalry Regiment are in Lithuania training side-by-side with the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union. Our Troopers are sharing critical close quarters battle techniques—from room clearing to casualty evacuation—to build a credible and capable fighting force.

05/27/2026
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, the 1st Cavalry Division remembers our brave Troopers and honors our heroes.

Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Dennis E. Webster, a former First Team division command sergeant major, discusses the importance of remembering the names of fallen 1st Cavalry Division Troopers who fought in recent wars.

🎥 by Spc. David Dumas

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05/25/2026

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Recently, around the Cav:We proudly welcomed our newest     during a patching ceremony. ⚔️1st Armored Brigade Combat Tea...
05/22/2026

Recently, around the Cav:

We proudly welcomed our newest during a patching ceremony. ⚔️

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team "IRONHORSE" wrapped up 'Pegasus Crucible,' a dynamic live-fire exercise showcasing synchronized maneuvers across Abrams tanks, Bradleys, Paladins, mortars, the Multi-Functional Strike Troop, UAS, and engineer teams.

3rd Cavalry Regiment celebrated its 180th anniversary this week! Troopers competed in the Spur Ride, Regiment Run, Tug-of-War, and a variety of sporting events, like softball and basketball, culminating in the Trooper of the Year award.

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