Constituted in 1917, the 1st Infantry Division — the 'Big Red One,' named for the red numeral on its patch — was the first U.S. division to deploy to and fight in World War I. It landed in the first wave at Omaha Beach on D-Day, served in Vietnam, and has deployed repeatedly to Iraq and Afghanistan. Based at Fort Riley, Kansas, it is the Army's oldest continuously serving division and a subordinate unit of III Armored Corps.
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What is 1st Infantry Division?
Serves as the Army's oldest continuously serving division, providing combined-arms combat power.
What military branch is 1st Infantry Division in?
1st Infantry Division is a unit of the U.S. Army.
Who commands 1st Infantry Division?
1st Infantry Division operates under III Armored Corps.
Where is 1st Infantry Division based?
1st Infantry Division is headquartered at Fort Riley, Kansas.
When was 1st Infantry Division established?
1st Infantry Division was established in 1917.
Is 1st Infantry Division a special operations unit?
No. 1st Infantry Division is a conventional formation, not a special-operations unit.
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