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 Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

Camp Pendleton Urges Registration for AtHoc Emergency Alerts

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Feb. 4, 2025 | 1:30

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, encourages service members, civilian employees, and family members who work and live on MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., to register for the AtHoc emergency notification system. AtHoc enables base leaders to quickly notify users of emergencies such as fires, floods, or active shooters through various means of communication. The more that service members and their families know about AtHoc, the better prepared they will be during emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)