The 1st Armored Division is the oldest and most recognizable armored division in the U.S. Army. When directed, 1AD deploys and defeats our nation’s enemies to support national objectives, fully prepared to exercise mission command of Army, Joint, and Multi-National forces as a U.S. division or as a Joint Task Force. #IIIArmoredCorps | U.S. Army | U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) | III Armored Corps

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#DYK that 1st Armored Division, also known as Old Ironsides, is the oldest most recognizable armor division in the United States Army? During #WWII, cavalry and reconnaissance units were brought together to form America's Tank Division, July 15, 1940, at U.S. Army Fort Knox, Kentucky. Join us in wishing them a happy 80th Anniversary! Video by Staff Sgt. Moses Ward | U.S. Army

Fort Bliss is leading the way in drone defense! Fort Bliss conducted its first advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training exercise, focusing on detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats. CW2 Nathanial Rodriguez, Chief of Aviation, 1st Armored Division, shared how teams respond once a drone is detected, reinforcing the installation’s role in protecting Soldiers, families, and infrastructure. #Army250 #IIIArmoredCorps #FORSCOM #USArmy #ReadinessMatters | 1st Armored Divisi

Soldiers from the 1st Armored Division and Australian civilian contractors conduct maintenance on a U.S. M1A2 Abrams tank at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia. The tank was damaged during transport to the training area prior to exercise Talisman Sabre 23, and the Combined Joint Theater Logistics Support Component identified the repair of the tank as another opportunity to leverage the interoperability between the U.S. and Australia. (U.S. Army 🎥 by Pfc. Samarion Hicks) #TalismanSabre23

216K views · 1K reactions | Iron Soldiers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division conducted gunnery skills training and testing today. Pfc. Garcia crushed the competition with 1 minute 8 seconds for clearing, disassembly, reassembly and functions check on the M240 machine gun! #TrainedAndReady | 1st Armored Division | Facebook