The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley executes the Year of the Warrior during 2025 to recognize the Division’s individual soldiers, their skills, warfighting mastery, and enhanced lethality.

YEAR OF THE WARRIOR

The Big Red One Year of the Warrior is the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley’s program to recognize and honor the Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, their relentless pursuit of excellence, and their commitment to warfighting mastery. The Big Red One has always led from the front—on the battlefield, in training, and in developing the next generation of warriors. First to the Fight! Milestones for the Year of the Warrior include the 81st D-Day Anniversary Ceremony, the 1st Division Monument commemoration in Washington D.C. and a guest speaker/leader professional development series. The Division will also focus on the Army’s 250th Birthday by competing in Army-wide competitions, because our fit, inspired, disciplined, trained and ready Soldiers strive for excellence in all that they do.

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The Big Red One Year of the Warrior is the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley’s program to recognize and honor the Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, their relentless pursuit of excellence, and their commitment to warfighting mastery. The Big Red One has always led from the front—on the battlefield, in training, and in developing the next generation of warriors. First to the Fight! Milestones for the Year of the Warrior include the 81st D-Day Anniversary Ceremony, the 1st Division Monument commemoration in Washington D.C. and a guest speaker/leader professional development series. The Division will also focus on the Army’s 250th Birthday by competing in Army-wide competitions, because our fit, inspired, disciplined, trained and ready Soldiers strive for excellence in all that they do.

Video by Sgt. Kree Laing

Staff Sgt. Joshua Wagner - Musician Technical Assistant Introduction

8th Marine Corps District

Dec. 20, 2024 | 0:53

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Joshua Wagner, the Musician Technical Assistant with 8th Marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, speaks on Marine musician opportunities aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 20, 2024. Wagner is responsible for the Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) across the southwest United States. MEOP gives young men and women the opportunity to fight and win our Nation’s battles while pursuing their passion for music. Wagner is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kree Laing)