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. Kourtney Nunnery

U.S. Forces Participate in Winter Camp

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Feb. 4, 2025 | 2:09

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, and Abel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, train alongside NATO allies during Winter Camp near Camp Tapa, Estonia, Feb. 4, 2025. 5-7 CAV simulate opposing forces in the new M2A4 Bradley systems and the Abel Battery simulated HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) support. Exercises like Winter Camp allow for NATO allies to work together through simulated battlefield conflicts and improves interoperability between forces with a strong focus on modernization. This multinational training exercise allows forces to remain lethal along NATO's Eastern Flank by being agile and equipped for the eastern European terrain. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery)

Shot List:
00;00;05;00-00;01;17;07: M2A4 BRADLEYS DRIVE TO TRAINING LOCATION AND GET STAGED.

00:01:17:08-00;02;10;00: HIMARS GET REFUELED