1st Infantry Division (United States)
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The 1st Infantry Division is a combined arms division of the United States Army, and is the oldest continuously serving division in the Regular Army.[5] It has seen continuous service since its organization in 1917 during World War I.[6] It was officially nicknamed "The Big Red One" (abbreviated "BRO"[2]) after its shoulder patch[6] and is also nicknamed "The Fighting First."[6] The division has also received troop monikers of "The Big Dead One" and "The Bloody First" as puns on the respective officially sanctioned nicknames.[7] It is currently based at Fort Riley, Kansas.
| 1st Infantry Division | |
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.svg) Insignia of the 1st Infantry Division | |
| Founded | 24 May 1917 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Combined arms |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | III Armored Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Riley, Kansas |
| Nickname(s) | "The Big Red One"[1] (abbreviated "BRO"[2]) "The Bloody First" |
| Motto(s) | No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First! |
| March | "The Big Red One Song"[3] |
| Mascot(s) | Rags |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding General | Major General John V. Meyer III |
| Deputy Commanding General | Brigadier General Niave F. Knell |
| Command Sergeant Major | Command Sergeant Major Christopher L. Mullinax |
| Notable commanders | List of commanders |
| Insignia | |
| Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia, worn on ACU | .png) |
| Combat Service Identification Badge |  |
| Distinctive unit insignia |  |
| Flag[4] |  |
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