FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) - Soldiers in the first cavalry division on Fort Hood are taking the week to celebrate the history of the division.

America’s First Team is celebrating 104-years of fighting for this Nation and thing’s on post are heating up.

Since 1921 the 1st Cavalry Division has dawned the big yellow patch as they defend America and its Allies.

A long history celebrated annually with Cav Week.

“Cav Week is a celebration of tradition of 104-years as the 1st Cavalry Division,” said Cpt. Shawn Griffon with 2-7 CAV, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team. It’s a great time for the soldiers to compete against each other, share a spirit or core, and showcase their many different talents across the Division.”

It’s a chance to step out of the day-to-day.

“It’s a chance to not only wind do

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