Readying for war
Fort Riley-based infantry division goes through desert training in California before possibly leaving for Iraq
The 1st Infantry Division has been around for nearly 100 years. Fort Irwin, Calif., has been training troops to fight America's wars for decades. In preparation for possible deployment to Iraq, the Big Red One is spending three weeks at Fort Irwin.
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It sure seems real
1st Infantry Division endures realistic conditions when preparing to deploy -
Hollywood lends a hand
Special effects gurus - trained to make movies - help setup scenarios -
Division has long history
The Big Red One has participated in virtually every Amerian conflict since World War I
20 July 2008
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ddayot (Anonymous) says…
thanks to everyone who volunteers for our country, to protect us all………even idiots like rockchalk_ku_sucks