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Thank you for visiting the READY FIRST Combat Team's page. We will be constantly updating the page to reflect news and events. Through this page we will link you in to any news stories, photos, or videos done about the RFCT. The 1st Brigade Combat Team "READY FIRST" 1st Armored Division is comprised of the following Battalions:

1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment (Spartans)
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2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment (Iron Dukes)
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4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment (Thunderbolts)
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6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment (Dragoons)
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2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (Gunners)
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16th Brigade Engineer Battalion (Catamounts)
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501st Brigade Support Battalion (Providers)
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22/12/2025

DA civilians from the U.S. Army Fielding Operations Branch in Anniston, Alabama, teamed up with Soldiers from across the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team to conduct vital vehicle maintenance in support of the Division’s Operational Readiness Program.
The Fielding Operations Branch’s mission is to ensure every piece of equipment is fully mission-capable—guaranteeing that the Iron Soldiers of the 1st Armored Division remain ready, lethal, and prepared for the upcoming rotation.

19/12/2025

Fort Bliss, TX, December, 18th, 2025 –COL Soyka and CSM Theus, Fort Bliss Garrison Commander and Command Sergeant Major awarded SGT Emily A. Nelson of 585th CEC-A, 16th Engineering Battalion and PFC Gabrielle Padilla of Cutlass Company, 4th Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment Garrison Coins for winning the best barracks competition.

They also receive Brigade Coins from the Brigade Command Sergeant Major, CSM Deleon.

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16/12/2025

Fort Bliss, TX, December, 15Th, 2025 – Soldiers of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division Participated in a soldier of the quarter board in conjunction with an ugly sweater contest. The winner of soldier of the quarter is SPC Isaac Atkins. The winner for the NCO of the quarter is SGT Austin Snider.

For the ugly sweater contest the winners are SPC Nathaniel David & SGT Samue, Ingraham
(U.S. Army pictures by SGT Marlin VIllalobos)

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12/12/2025

Fort Bliss, TX, December, 11th, 2025 – Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division took part in a holiday themed best Barracks room competition. Participants were graded on theme, aesthetic appeal, cleanliness, functionality, and attention to detail the theme for this competition being holiday festivities. The best barracks room for Junior Enlisted is PFC Padillia of 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, and the best barracks room for junior NCO is SGT Nelson of 16th Engineering Battalion.

A Shoutout out to SGT Aguilar our previous back to back winner, who decided to retire from the competition after demonstrating excellence.

(U.S. Army pictures by SPC Paul C. Craig)

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11/12/2025

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division proudly announces the Mother of All Brigade Balls, set to take place on January 30th, 2026, at the Centennial Banquet Hall.

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05/12/2025

A big shout out to the Best For, Best In, , 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Retention Team! As a Brigade we were recognized as the First to Complete Mission ( ), and Retention Program in the 1st Armored Division for FY25!

SSG Ben Miller was selected as the 1AD FY26 Career Counselor of the Year!

SSG Ray Tovar from 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment is the Battalion and SSG Julian Baker from 6-1CAV is the Squadron for the ENTIRE Division!

I couldn't be more proud of this group of fine Americans! !

Ready First! ALWAYS WIN!

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05/12/2025

The 1st Armored Division Band is hosting a holiday concert series in El Paso and surrounding areas this month. 🎶
The concerts are family-friendly, free and open to the public. Come join these talented musicians and enjoy a fun afternoon or evening with family and friends.

The 1st Armored Division Band is hosting a holiday concert series in El Paso and surrounding areas this month. 🎶

The concerts are family-friendly, free and open to the public. Come join these talented musicians and enjoy a fun afternoon or evening with family and friends.

01/12/2025

Fort Bliss, TX, November, 26Th, 2025 –Members of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division proudly participate in the annual Turkey Bowl. This tradition is a highly anticipated flag football tournament where each battalion from the Brigade puts forward its top teams to compete for the coveted Turkey Bowl trophy.
This year, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment claims the title of Brigade Champion. The 16th Engineer Battalion earns runner-up honors. The performance of both teams reflects the spirit of excellence that defines the formation.
Brigade leadership also takes time to recognize exceptional achievement across the formation for impressive efforts during the National Training Center Rotation 26-01.

(U.S. Army Photos by SPC Paul C. Craig)

Ready First! ALWAYS WIN!

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25/11/2025

Fort Bliss, TX, November, 25Th, 2025 –Leadership of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division proudly serves a celebratory thanksgiving meal to their Soldiers, expressing heartfelt gratitude for their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment. The moment brings the team together in a spirit of pride and camaraderie, honoring the efforts that drive the formation forward.

(U.S. Army Photos by SPC Paul C. Craig and Sgt. Marlin Villalobos)

Ready First! ALWAYS WIN!

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1st Armored Division
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24/11/2025

Fort Bliss, TX, November, 24, 2025 —
IRON HEROES
Soldiers from 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division brought home major wins at this year’s Iron Heroes Competition, earning Top Tank, Top Bradley, and Top Drone Pilot.

Top Tank Crew:
SFC Shives (6-1 E TRP)
SGT Mora (6-1 E TRP)
SPC Hedinger (2-37 A Co)
SPC Rivera (1-36 C Co)

Top Bradley Crew:
SSG Smith, Mickeal (6-1 CAV A TRP)
SGT Wynns, Jacob (2-37 C Co)
SPC Santos, Edward (2-37 C Co)

Top Drone Pilot:
SGT Ortega, David (6-1 CAV MFRC)

(U.S. Army Photos by SPC Paul C. Craig)

Ready First! ALWAYS WIN!

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U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)
III Armored Corps
1st Armored Division
U.S. Army Armor School

19/11/2025

Rotation 26-01 continued at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin as the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division and supporting units moved into Phase IIB training objectives on October 8, 2025.
Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) training objectives are established to challenge and enhance readiness of an Armored Brigade Combat Team, preparing them to win the first fight of the next war.
Keeping checking back as we upload the backlog of 26-01 content...
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