Combat footage of the U.S. 3rd Armored Division (also known as "Spearhead") advancing through central #Germany after crossing the Rhine River on March 29, 1945. #History #WWII | World War II History

On this day in 1991, #IronSoldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment "Bandits", 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division were preparing to engage Iraqi Forces during Operation Desert Storm. Check out this vintage ABC News clip with Sam Donaldson when he embedded with the unit on Feb. 21, 1991. These Soldiers share some candid thoughts just days before ground operations began against Iraqi Forces. The company commander at that time was then Capt. Dana J. H. Pittard. 20 years later, Pi

How many Soldiers can say they’ve promoted someone to the rank of major general? Well, Pvt. Harrison of the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division can! Harrison and 2nd Lt. Schmidt, the youngest enlisted Soldier and officer in the battalion, were selected by the 1st Armored Division’s commanding general and senior mission commander of Fort Bliss to promote him and administer the Oath of Commissioned Officers in a ceremony that took place in the battalion’s motor

The Golden Triangle is a tool for leaders to ensure their Soldiers are taken care of in all aspects of their life. Soldiers sometimes do not feel comfortable telling their leaders when they have issues and this is just one way that Operation Ironclad is ensuring the safety and well-being of Soldiers throughout Fort Bliss. | 1st Armored Division