Command Sgt. Maj. William Johnson (left), command sergeant
Command Sgt. Maj. William Johnson (left), command sergeant major of 1st Armored Division, United States Division – Center, and a Colorado Springs, Colo., native, shakes hands with Command Sgt. Maj. Edd Watson, ... More
Men on horseback rope a bull during the Day’s Work
Men on horseback rope a bull during the Day’s Work Ranch Rodeo in Dell City, Texas, Sept. 24, 2016. The rodeo was one of the events of the 58th Annual Dell Valley Hudspeth County Fair. The 1st Armored Division ... More
United States Division – Center soldiers bow their
United States Division – Center soldiers bow their heads in prayer Nov. 11 while attending a Veterans Day service at Camp Liberty, Iraq. The service was intended for soldiers to pause and appreciate all veteran... More
Specialist Kenneth Goss, with the 1st Armored Division
Specialist Kenneth Goss, with the 1st Armored Division Band, warms up on his drum set prior to a live performance at Atkinson Recital Hall, NMSU, Las Cruces May 7, 2015.
Specialist Dana Larson, with the 1st Armored Division
Specialist Dana Larson, with the 1st Armored Division Band, tunes his guitar prior to a live performance at Atkinson Recital Hall, NMSU, Las Cruces May 7, 2015.
The 1st Armored Division Color Guard and Band lead
The 1st Armored Division Color Guard and Band lead the Black History Month Parade held in El Paso, Feb. 28. (Photo by Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Two World War II era fighters circle the Memorial Day
Two World War II era fighters circle the Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery, here, May 26.
A man rides a vintage tractor in the 58th Annual Dell
A man rides a vintage tractor in the 58th Annual Dell Valley Hudspeth County Fair’s Main Street Parade in Dell City, Texas, Sept. 24, 2016. The 1st Armored Division Band also marched in the parade.
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds of the Season," a holiday pops concert on Fort Bliss, Texas Dec. 5 and 6, 2019. The family-friendly event included holiday classics, new contemporary fa... More
Spc. Nathaniel Sheppard, assigned to the 1st Armored
Spc. Nathaniel Sheppard, assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band, plays “Der Gute Kamerad” during the German National Day of Mourning ceremony at Fort Bliss National Cemetery Nov. 13, 2016.
Members of the 1st Armored Division Band march in the
Members of the 1st Armored Division Band march in the 58th Annual Dell Valley Hudspeth County Fair’s Main Street Parade in Dell City, Texas, Sept 24, 2016.
Soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band
Soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band perform a variety of Christmas and holiday songs for Iron Soldiers at Fort Bliss, Texas, December 19. The band cheerfully played music to bolster morale and ca... More
Capt. Joel DuBois, front and center, commander, 1st
Capt. Joel DuBois, front and center, commander, 1st Armored Division Band, marches with the band in the 58th Annual Dell Valley Hudspeth County Fair’s Main Street Parade in Dell City, Texas, Sept. 24, 2016.
Grave markers are decorated with American flags for
Grave markers are decorated with American flags for the Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery, here, May 26.
Spc. Joshua Symborski, 1st Armored Division band, performs
Spc. Joshua Symborski, 1st Armored Division band, performs taps during the Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery, here, May 26.
One of the oldest basic branches in the U.S. Army,
One of the oldest basic branches in the U.S. Army, the Adjutant General's Corps celebrates its 245th birthday on June 16, 2020. Since even before the U.S. Army was created in 1775, musicians have been an integr... More
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds of the Season," a holiday pops concert on Fort Bliss, Texas Dec. 5 and 6, 2019. The family-friendly event included holiday classics, new contemporary fa... More
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds of the Season," a holiday pops concert on Fort Bliss, Texas Dec. 5 and 6, 2019. The family-friendly event included holiday classics, new contemporary fa... More
Spc. Joel Wine, a member of the 1st Armored Division
Spc. Joel Wine, a member of the 1st Armored Division Band, plays the tuba in the 58th Annual Dell Valley Hudspeth County Fair’s Main Street Parade in Dell City, Texas, Sept. 24, 2016.
The Joint Task Force North Color Guard masses the colors
The Joint Task Force North Color Guard masses the colors while being accompanied by patriotic numbers played by the 1st Armored Division band during the Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery, here, May 26.
Members of the 1st Armored Division Band performed
Members of the 1st Armored Division Band performed the U.S. and German national anthems, “Goin’ Home,” “Holst Suite Number 2 – Song Without Words,” and “Der Gute Kamerad” during the German National Day of Mourn... More
Spc. Shaina Rush, left, a musician assigned to the
Spc. Shaina Rush, left, a musician assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band, plays the flute while performing Christmas and holiday music for Iron Soldiers at Fort Bliss, Texas, December 19. Soldiers listened ... More
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds of the Season," a holiday pops concert on Fort Bliss, Texas Dec. 5 and 6, 2019. The family-friendly event included holiday classics, new contemporary fa... More
Using an eagle feather to disperse smoke of a burning
Using an eagle feather to disperse smoke of a burning incense of carbon and sage, the Eagle Claw Warrior Society purifies the burial ground at the Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery, here, May 26.
The 1st Armored Division Band prepares to take a bow
The 1st Armored Division Band prepares to take a bow at the close of their live performance at Atkinson Recital Hall, NMSU, Las Cruces May 7, 2015.
The Joint Task Force North Color Guard masses the colors
The Joint Task Force North Color Guard masses the colors while being accompanied by patriotic numbers played by the 1st Armored Division band during the Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery, here, May 26.
Spc. Joseph A. Leveston, a native of Los Angeles, Calif.,
Spc. Joseph A. Leveston, a native of Los Angeles, Calif., and a band person with the 1st Armored Division band sings the National Anthem during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Biggs Park on East Fort Bl... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Gainey (right), a trumpet player
Staff Sgt. Michael Gainey (right), a trumpet player with the division band, 1st Armored Division, United States Division – Center, and a Friendswood, Texas, native, plays the national anthem Nov. 11 during a Ve... More
Participants in the Day’s Work Ranch Rodeo in Dell
Participants in the Day’s Work Ranch Rodeo in Dell City, Texas, hold their hats over their hearts as the American flag passes by during the invocation Sept. 24, 2016. The rodeo was one of the events of the 58th... More
Community members on horseback lead the 58th Annual
Community members on horseback lead the 58th Annual Dell Valley Hudspeth County Fair’s Main Street Parade in Dell City, Texas, Sept. 24, 2016.
Sgt. Jared Disbro, a musician assigned to the 1st Armored
Sgt. Jared Disbro, a musician assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band, plays the French horn while bringing Christmas cheer to fellow Iron Soldiers at Fort Bliss, Texas, December 19. The 1AD band played Chris... More
FORT BLISS, Texas – Brig. Gen. Matthew Eichburg, the
FORT BLISS, Texas – Brig. Gen. Matthew Eichburg, the acting senior commander of 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, speaks to guests celebrating the Army’s upcoming 245th Birthday, June 11. Eichburg spoke of t... More
Cadets from Austin High school's Junior Reserve Officers'
Cadets from Austin High school's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps march in formation during the Black History Month Parade held in El Paso, Feb. 28. (Photo by Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, 16th Mobile Public Aff... More
FORT BLISS, Texas - Musicians assigned to the 1st Armored
FORT BLISS, Texas - Musicians assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band play the National Anthem during the ceremonial cake cutting celebrating the Army’s upcoming 245th birthday, June 11. The 1AD Band played t... More
Members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Posse ride
Members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Posse ride on horseback in the 58th Annual Dell Valley Hudspeth County Fair’s Main Street Parade in Dell City, Texas, Sept. 24, 2016. The 1st Armored Division Band also m... More
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds of the Season," a holiday pops concert on Fort Bliss, Texas Dec. 5 and 6, 2019. The family-friendly event included holiday classics, new contemporary fa... More
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs during Operation Iron Tuba, for the people of Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 4, 2008.
An Iraqi woman from Balad, Iraq, shows her appreciation
An Iraqi woman from Balad, Iraq, shows her appreciation to the U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band, who performed for the people of Balad, on Nov. 4, 2008.
One of the oldest basic branches in the U.S. Army,
One of the oldest basic branches in the U.S. Army, the Adjutant General's Corps celebrates its 245th birthday on June 16, 2020. Since even before the U.S. Army was created in 1775, musicians have been an integr... More
FORT BLISS, Texas – Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored
FORT BLISS, Texas – Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Division participate in the ceremonial cake cutting celebrating the Army’s 245th Birthday, June 11. Traditionally, the oldest and youngest Soldier in 1AD par... More
Fort Bliss, Texas – III Corps and Fort Hood Commanding
Fort Bliss, Texas – III Corps and Fort Hood Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Robert P. White, Division Command Sergeant Major Michael C. Williams, outgoing 1st Armored Division Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Matthe... More
Sgt. 1st Class Wendy Spohn and Spc. Megan Grieder,
Sgt. 1st Class Wendy Spohn and Spc. Megan Grieder, with the 1st Armored Division Band, get some last minute practice prior to a live performance at Atkinson Recital Hall, NMSU, Las Cruces May 7, 2015.
Men on horseback rope a bull during the Day’s Work
Men on horseback rope a bull during the Day’s Work Ranch Rodeo in Dell City, Texas, Sept. 24, 2016. The rodeo was one of the events of the 58th Annual Dell Valley Hudspeth County Fair. The U.S. Army 1st Armored... More
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs during Operation Iron Tuba, for the people of Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 4, 2008.
Fort Bliss, Texas – Members of the 1st Armored Division
Fort Bliss, Texas – Members of the 1st Armored Division Band play “Ruffles and Flourishes” while 17 cannon blasts thunder into the distance during a Change of Command ceremony held on Sept. 30 at Iron Soldier F... More
One of the oldest basic branches in the U.S. Army,
One of the oldest basic branches in the U.S. Army, the Adjutant General's Corps celebrates its 245th birthday on June 16, 2020. Since even before the U.S. Army was created in 1775, musicians have been an integr... More
Fort Bliss, Texas – Brig. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe makes
Fort Bliss, Texas – Brig. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe makes his first speech after assuming command of the 1st Armored Division during a Change of Command ceremony held on Sept. 30 at Iron Soldier . The ceremony honor... More
Fraternity members of Omega Psi Phi, also known as
Fraternity members of Omega Psi Phi, also known as 'Ques,' perform a step routine during the Black History Month Parade held in El Paso, Feb. 28. (Photo by Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs during Operation Iron Tuba, for the people of Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 4, 2008.
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs during Operation Iron Tuba, for the people of Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 4, 2008.
Musicians assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band
Musicians assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band play the Iron Soldier March during the ceremonial cake cutting celebrating the Army’s upcoming birthday, June 11. The Army is celebrating its 245th birthday o... More
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs during Operation Iron Tuba, for the people of Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 4, 2008.
Two World War II era fighters circle the Memorial Day
Two World War II era fighters circle the Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery, here, May 26.
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs
The U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band perform songs during Operation Iron Tuba, for the people of Balad, Iraq, on Nov. 4, 2008.
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds of the Season," a holiday pops concert on Fort Bliss, Texas Dec. 5 and 6, 2019. The family-friendly event included holiday classics, new contemporary fa... More
An Iraqi man from Balad, Iraq, shows his appreciation
An Iraqi man from Balad, Iraq, shows his appreciation to the U.S. Army's 1st Armored Division band, who performed for the people of Balad, on Nov. 4, 2008.
Fort Bliss, Texas – Iron Soldiers stand in formation
Fort Bliss, Texas – Iron Soldiers stand in formation with the Brigade Colors of the 1st Armored Division during a Change of Command ceremony held on Sept. 30 at Iron Soldier Field. The ceremony honored outgoing... More
(From left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Justin Smitchger,
(From left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Justin Smitchger, Sgt. Amy Mahoney and Spc. Nathaniel Sheppard, with the 1st Armored Division Band, tune up their trumpets prior to a live performance at Atkinson Recital Hal... More
Dr. Christopher Hughes, NMSU director of bands, performs
Dr. Christopher Hughes, NMSU director of bands, performs as a guest conductor with the 1st Armored Division Band during a live performance at Atkinson Recital Hall, NMSU, Las Cruces, May 7, 2015.
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds
The 1st Armored Division Band hosted their annual "Sounds of the Season," a holiday pops concert on Fort Bliss, Texas Dec. 5 and 6, 2019. The family-friendly event included holiday classics, new contemporary fa... More
Retired Sgt. Jesus Padilla Sr., United States Marine
Retired Sgt. Jesus Padilla Sr., United States Marine Corps, kneels at the base of the ceremonial wreath to delicately bury ashes of carbon and sage, a symbolic act to depict that all living beings return to the... More
Lt. Col. Martin Herter, right, deputy commander of
Lt. Col. Martin Herter, right, deputy commander of the German Air Force Air Defense Center, thanks Spc. Ryan Columbare, left, assigned to the 1st Armored Division Band, for the band’s performance during the Ge... More