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 Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony L Taylor

FY 25 Recruiting competition for Army Reserve Career Counselors

85th Support Command

Feb. 4, 2025 | 2:47

The commanding general of the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command has authorized a recruiting competition across ARCG.

1st Place: MSM, General Officer (GO) letter, challenge coin
2nd Place: ARCOM, GO letter, challenge coin
3rd Place: AAM, GO letter, challenge coin
*Minimum of 5 to place, but all ARCCs with 5 or more transfers receive a GO letter.
*The BN with the highest aggregate number of transfers will receive a GO memo, recognition

RULES:
*Runs from 1OCT2024 through 30SEP2025
*Must transfer into 85th USARSC units, not 84th units
*Must self-report, 85th USARSC G1 must be able to verify
*Transfers must meet normal re-up standards to transfer.

usarmy.usarc.85-spt-cmd.mbx.g-1-personnel-services@army.mil

*View video for more details and an insight to our OC/Ts