American morons playing army in Latvia. The glorification of death & destruction goes deep. Honor & Courage! my arse. Another first for the First Team!! 2-8 CAV 1BCT 1CD has fired their first tank round in Latvia!! The 1st Cavalry Division (First Team) is one of the most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army. It is based at Fort Hood, Texas. It was formed in 1921 and served during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War, with the Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina, in the Iraq War, and in the War in Afghanistan (2001–present). As of 2013, the 1st Cavalry Division is subordinate to III Corps and is commanded by Major General Michael Bills. Col. Michael A. Bills was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during the ceremony, hosted by Lt. Gen. Guy C. Swan III, commanding general of U.S. Army North and Fort Sam Houston, Texas. JTF North, an element of U.S. Northern Command, is under the operational control of U.S. Army North. “Today we have the unique opportunity to recognize an individual, a husband, a son, a father, a friend and a distinguished Soldier who truly epitomizes the phrase ‘the best and brightest,’” said Swan during his welcome remarks. “Brigadier General Mike Bills is the kind of leader who will take JTF North, our Army and our armed forces into the future,” said Swan. Bills, who assumed command of the joint service task force June 9, said, “This promotion has taken me back over 27 years, like no other event. Today has allowed me to reconnect with so many friends and mentors; those who have touched our lives in so many ways.” https://facebook/1stCavDiv/photos/a.396194505809.179381.14592510809/10152368749860810/?type=1&theater
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 12:10:46 +0000
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