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 Patrick Focke, Sgt. Tyler Morford

ALIS Roadrunners: Ready to Deploy Anytime Anywhere

Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Civil Engineers

March 14, 2025 | 6:07

Did you know that the 668 ALIS is the only squadron of its kind in the entire DOD?

The Alteration and Installation Squadron (ALIS) is a selectively manned unit responsible for deploying, training, and maintaining specialized forces for the global implementation of communications infrastructure, supporting national intelligence and military operations around the world.

The 668 ALIS is comprised of over 150 Total Force Airmen who specialize in Logistics, Communication, and Civil Engineering, and is the only organization in the USAF tasked with engineering, constructing, and installing information systems and Sensitive Compartment Information Facilities (SCIFs). ALIS is integrated with exceptional Airmen from all skills and trades, and includes competencies spread across 22 diverse Air Force specialties. This squadron is part of the 543rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at JBSA Lackland, but they deploy anytime, anywhere.

Check out this video to learn how the 668 ALIS, nicknamed the Roadrunners, provides the foundation for the Future Fight.

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