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.

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Britain's only woman Royal Navy Commando (master)

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March 10, 2025 | 0:43

"It is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, in peacetime or in wartime." Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the UK Royal Navy.
Synopsis

Royal Navy Commandos are among the toughest soldiers, sailors and marines in the United Kingdom, having earned their badges only after completing an arduous qualification course. It takes physical endurance, mental toughness and no shortage of courage to qualify, and don the famous green beret of the UK Commandos.
Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the Royal Navy.
While training to be a pilot in the Commando Helicopter Force, Fisher completed the 16-week All Arms Commando Course (AACC), which culminated in a 30-foot rope climb and 30-mile run. She’s one of only seven women in the history of the United Kingdom’s armed forces to earn the badge.
UK forces are currently deployed to Estonia, where they head NATO’s multinational battlegroup, and they regularly exercise alongside their NATO Allies throughout Europe. Fisher notes that she is serving during uncertain times, but for her, this only underscores the significance of staying strong, well-trained and ready: “It is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, in peacetime or in wartime”, she said.
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TRANSCRIPT (AUDIO AND TEXT ON SCREEN)

“It's a massive privilege and a huge honour to serve my country.”

— TEXT ON SCREEN —

LIEUTENANT LILY-MAE FISHER IS THE ONLY WOMAN ROYAL NAVY COMMANDO

--VOICEOVER—

“The body achieves what the mind believes.

I love to test myself and challenge myself constantly.”

--TEXT ON SCREEN--

BRITISH COMMANDOS TRAIN REGULARLY ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
TO REINFORCE NATO’S NORTHERN FLANK

--VOICEOVER--

“If the call was to ever come to go to war, you know, it is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, be it in peacetime or at wartime.”

Disclaimer ‘Footage used in this video is only representative of the Royal Marine Endurance course’.

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