16th Annual Veterans Day Dinner

16th Annual First Team Veterans Day Reception

The 1st Cavalry Division Association in conjunction with the William A. Richardson National Capitol Region Chapter will sponsor a Hospitality Suite and small gift shop from 9-12 November and will host the 16th Annual First Team Veterans Day Reception which will be held on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, at 1830.

Once again, the Association will participate in the 3rd Annual National Veterans Day parade honoring those who took the solemn oath “to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies both foreign and domestic.” The parade will take place on 9 November, and will march up the National Parade Routs, Constitution Avenue from the National Archives to the White House. Use the link above for further information.

Wreaths will be placed at the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Memorials as they are each year on Veterans Day, 11 November. The ceremony conducted at the World War II Memorial begins at 0900, the ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial begins at 1300 hours, and the Korean War Memorial ceremony is at 1500. Join us in DC for Veterans Day.

16th Annual Veterans Day Reception

  • The 1st Cavalry Division Association will host the 16th Annual First Team Veterans Day Reception on Tuesday evening 11 November 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport Hotel, 1480 Crystal Dr., Arlington, Virginia.
    • A Reception will be open at 1830.
    • For reservations please send $50 per ticket to the 1st Cavalry Division Association, 302 N. Main St., Copperas Cove, TX 76522-1703.
    • Full payment must be received no later than 25 October 2025
    • We can accept all credit cards - ensure that your card number and expiration dates are written correctly are legibly.
    • Provide your name, address, unit you served with and the name(s) of your guests with your payment.
    Tickets will be available for pickup in the 1st Cavalry Division Association Hospitality Suite.
  • (Company, Battalion, Regiment, etc.)
  • Price: $50.00
    Reception cost is $50 per person.
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Memoirs of the First Team in Vietnam – Special Reprint Edition

The Association along with Acclaim Press are having the Memoirs of the First Team in Vietnam reprinted.  Most of our Vietnam Veterans may have received their as they left country or later through the mail.  We have had numerous requests over the years for that particular book.  As it would be, The Association had an […]

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Public Request for Division Assets (Band/Horse Cav Detachment/Honor Guard)

Need to request a Division asset: the Band, Horse CAV Detachment, or Honor Guard? Fill out the provided DD Form 2536 and email it to: SFC Kristin M. Chandler at usarmy.hood.1-cd.mbx.1cd-division-comrel@mail.mil.  If you have any questions about filling out the form call SFC Chandler at 254-288-2601. DD2536 Asset Request Form