🏝🌤With summer fast approaching, be sure to mark your calendars for a Salute to Summer event! June 17th and 18th,
#3ID
will be hosting a plethora of activities starting with a division run and capping it off with a concert! For more information visit
The
@1ABCT_3ID
is deploying to
@USArmyEURAF
area of operations. Col. Peter J. Moon, brigade commander, describes the unit's mission to reassure NATO allies, deter Russian aggression and to be prepared to support a range of other requirements in the region.
#ROTM
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The signs at Cashe Garden have been updated. Sgt 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe is the 61st Medal of honor receipient from the 3rd ID, more than any other division in the U.S. Army Learn more about him and the impact he made on others he served with here:
Approximately 3,800 Soldiers, primarily composed of the
@1ABCT_3ID
, stationed at
@USAGStewartHAAF
, Georgia, are deploying to
@USArmyEURAF
to assure NATO allies, deter further aggression against NATO member states and train with host-nation forces.
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An investigation has been initiated into this matter and the Soldier has been suspended of any and all leadership authorities effective immediately, pending the results of the investigation.
(1 of 2) 3ID is investigating reports of a Soldier making vile remarks on a social media video. The statements made in the video are not indicative of the values we live by, and there is no place for racism or bigotry in our Army or our country.
#MedalofHonorDay
SFC Paul Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism and valor. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Third Infantry Division and the United States Army.
#ROTM
The Dept. of Defense released the identity of a 3ID Soldier who died in Afghanistan yesterday. CPL Maciel was assigned to TF 1-28 IN,
@FortBenning
. The incident is under investigation. Read more in the attached release. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
LT Amanda Atkinson,
@SpartanBrigade
, graduates Ranger School at Fort Benning on Friday. 👏Atkinson is already a graduate of the Sapper Leader Course at Fort Leonard Wood. We count on demonstrated experts to train/mentor/lead more expert Dogface Soldiers-
#ROTM
On this day 16 years ago, SFC Paul R. Smith was KIA in Baghdad, Iraq while serving with the
#3ID
. His valorous actions during that day earned him the
#MoH
.
280 characters are not enough to celebrate this hero.
#ROTM
#TBT
18 years ago SFC Paul R. Smith mounted a .50 cal under enemy fire and unleashed hell, firing more than 300 rounds at the Iraqi troops trying to swarm his position resulting in as many as 50 enemy killed before his gun fell silent. For this, we never forget.
#OIF
#MOH
#ROTM
Dogface Soldiers of the
@FortBenning
's 1st Bn. 28th Infantry Regiment fire a Carl Gustav, an anti-tank recoilless rifle, from a support by fire position during their Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise on
@USAGStewartHAAF
.
#ROTM
Our 1-28th Inf Rgmnt,
@1ABCT_3ID
are conducting platoon live fire exercises, building individual Soldier lethality & unit fire and maneuver capability. This prepares their teams for a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise
@USAGStewartHAAF
later this month. ROTM! 📸 Capt. Aaron Blevins
“The troops will be going to Germany ‘to reassure NATO allies, deter Russian aggression and to be prepared to support a range of other requirements in the region,’ the official said.”
In a world where you can Be All You Can Be, now YOU can be part of the Airborne Armor. When the going gets tough, the tough gets
#tanks
. Coming soon to a sky near you.
#ROTM
Today is National
#POWMIARecognitionDay
, a day to honor those service members who were held captive and returned from war, as well as those who remain missing. We are eternally grateful for their courage and sacrifice.
#HonorThem
#NeverForgotten
His name is
#AlwynCashe
, an American hero. 🇺🇸
And he will receive the
#MedalofHonor
this week.
Please visit our website to learn about his brave and heroic story:
#ROTM
Have tanks… will travel.
A tank crew awaits their mission in an M1A1 Tank during a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany Sept. 1, 2020.
#TankTuesday
It is with heavy hearts that the deceased victim from the shooting incident on Fort Stewart yesterday has been identified as Sgt. Nathan Hillman. Hillman was a CBRN specialist assigned to
@SpartanBrigade
.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his Family, friends and fellow Soldiers.
Today is Audie Murphy’s birthday, one of the most decorated American soldiers of WWII. The
#DogfaceSoldier
fought in Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany, earning more than 20 medals for his service, including the Medal of Honor. 1/4
#HappeningNow
Raider Soldiers are about to get their hands on the Army's new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), and the first vehicles are arriving today at Fort Stewart.
#ROTM
#3ID
"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundation of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve." - 43rd President George W. Bush
#NeverForget
#PatriotDay
#September11
The 3rd ID receive more Joint Light Tactical Vehicles this week as part of the our ongoing
#modernization
efforts. We lead the effort modernizing the
@USArmy
’s armored brigade combat teams for Large Scale Combat Operations, making America’s forces more connected and lethal.
#ROTM
A
#DogfaceSoldier
- Episode 5. With the BFV on fire, Cashe ultimately pulled
7 Soldiers and an Iraqi Interpreter from the burning vehicle receiving burns on nearly 72% of his body.
His name was SFC Alwyn C. Cashe.
Watch here:
In case you missed it... 73 years ago, yesterday, Lt Audie Murphy was presented the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during WWII. To read more about the most decorated Soldier of WWII & outstanding Dogface Soldier, visit: …/about/history/medal-honor
Two crews from
@SpartanBrigade
conduct table six live fire on the M1A2 SEPv2 Abrams tank and M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicle in preparation for the 2022 Sullivan Cup
@FortBenning
April 24-May 6. Sullivan Cup is a biennial competition to determine the best Abrams/BFV crew.
#ROTM
Happy 245th Birthday
@USArmy
Armor- from the Dogface Soldiers of the
@18airbornecorps
’ penetration force,
#ROTM
. Tracing its origins to the Cavalry, a regiment of cavalry was authorized by the Continental Congress Resolve of DEC 12, 1776. Armor became a permanent branch in 1950.
U.S. Army tank crews with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, fire rounds from M1A2 Abrams tanks at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland Sept. 12. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Dan Yarnall)
#EUCOM
#StrongerTogether
#VictoryCorps
#RockOfTheMarne
#TankTuesday
shows
#3ID
"pulling it out of the mud". Get some!
The M1 Abrams entered service in 1980, supplanting the M60 tank. It has remained a dominant warfighting platform for over 40 years and been featured in the Gulf War, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
🇺🇸
@3rdIDSB
Soldiers came home and uncased their colors early this morning
@USAGStewartHAAF
- 414th Signal Co, Division Special Troops Battalion, 90th Human Resources Co, DSTB Headquarters Co, & DSTB advanced elements returned from a 9-month deployment in the Middle East.
#ROTM
“Fall out!”
Huge shout out to all the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Soldiers who returned from deployment today and made their last duffle bag carry home. August is half-way over, but we’re still receiving more 1ABCT Soldiers back home this month.
Spartan Soldiers shoot M-220 Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided missiles from Bradley Fighting Vehicles in Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian K. Ragin Jr.)
#SendMe
#ROTM
#StrongEurope
#Ready2Fight
Final Episode of A
#DogfaceSoldier
: All of the wounded Soldiers were flown from Iraq to Brooke Army Medical Center. Ultimately 4 Soldiers perished from their wounds. It was on 11/8/05 the final Soldier died:
His name was SFC Alwyn C. Cashe.
Watch here:
Meet SGT Melendez-Collazo, a Soldier assigned to the 385th MP Battalion at Fort Stewart. He is part of the team who recently won the 16th MP Brigade’s Best Squad Competition. Originally from Puerto Rico, he loves mentoring Soldiers.
#MYA
#ArmyStrong
💪
As our we prepare for the holiday, please join us ensuring the
@3rdIDSB
Dogface Soldiers currently overseas know just how thankful we are for their commitment to mission, esp. through this time of year! Your Families and friends can’t wait to have you home! Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Our
@USArmy
@1ABCT_3ID
sniper sections in
@USArmyEURAF
are honing their range estimation and target detection skills at Grafenwoehr Training area. The Raiders deployed to Europe to assure NATO allies, deter further aggression and train with the host-nation forces.
#ROTM
Happy New Year from all your raw meat eating, non-fancy pants wearing
#DogfaceSoldiers
. Here’s to 2023 and all the new possibilities it brings with it.
#goodbye2022
#ROTM
Just because…here is your
#funbreak
for the day, courtesy of the
#DogfaceSoldiers
of 3ID and a special thanks to the “Audie Murphy Mixtape,” the 3ID Band AKA the “Best damn band in the land.” What do you think
@18airbornecorps
, good enough for a Dragon Cannes?
#yourewelcome
💥💥ARMY WINS!! Rock of the Marne! So proud of the
@WestPoint_USMA
Black Knights earning a victory with the true grit and Dogface Soldier spirit of the 3ID. Great game!
#ArmyNavyGame
Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Julian Gaitor, Spc. Tyler McGinnis and Pfc. Patrick Sullivan- our Sullivan Cup M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle crew from
@SpartanBrigade
for taking first in the
#SullivanCup
Competition for BFV at
@FortBenning
!
#ROTM
#SendMe
If you’re new to Twitter and only here because
#Facebook
and
#Instagram
are down, we would like to introduce ourselves.
We’re a storied division in the
@USArmy
with a penchant for armored vehicles and things that go boom 💥 enjoy these visuals
#ROTM
On behalf of 224 MI Battalion, we are asking for assistance finding SPC Patrick Martin-reported missing-last seen on FT Stewart on AUG30, 2021. If you believe you saw Martin or have any information on his current location, please contact investigators: (912) 767-4264/9629
Modernization has one focus: make Soldiers and units more lethal in order to win our nation’s wars & come home again safely. These efforts will arm us with the weapons, equipment and data systems we need to decisively defeat any adversary.
#ROTM
Abrams Tanks and Bradley Fight Vehicles showcased the lethality of armored platforms during Operation Thunderstrike, a public live fire capabilities exercise, as part of the 2024 Sullivan Cup at
#FortMoore
.
#RockoftheMarne
#SullivanCup
#ArmorWeek
We are saddened- our Army lost a great Soldier and leader in Retired Gen. Raymond Odierno who passed today at the age of 67. Thank you Sir for your service and dedication to our nation, our force, our Soldiers.
Our condolences go to his family during this difficult time.
#ROTM
If you want to assure victory in battle, follow a Dogface Soldier… especially if they are from this recently named top squad.
They make training for a live fire look good 🔥🔥
#CanDo
#SendMe
#ROTM
This is what I signed up for. I get to see a new country, and it's another opportunity for me to get to experience what life is like in another country," says Madison, 25, adding that he is eager to aid NATO allies with "whatever they need us to do."
#WWII
Vet Bob Maxwell, the nation’s oldest
#MOH
recipient, has died in Oregon more than 70 years after grabbing a blanket and throwing himself on a German grenade in France to save his squad .He was apart of the 7th Regiment, 3ID. He was 98.
#ROTM
#HonorOurFallen
#HonoredValor
Our
#DogfaceSoldiers
of 1-9FA “Battlekings” rocked some battle braids as they took on
#MarneWeek21
! Go ahead, roll up your sleeves, let your ponytail or braids down and put in work.
#ROTM
💥 TOP TANK 💥
Tank Crew A13 from 3-69AR hit the highest score in
@1ABCT_3ID
Table VI Gunnery. They scored Distinguished at 938/1000 and qualified 10 of 10 engagements.
TC: SSG Leonardo Colon
Gunner: SPC Jodie Vega
Loader: PFC Kareem Clayton
Driver: PFC Kenan Ibanez
Today in Iraq in 2005: SFC Cashe’s vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb. Cashe heroically retrieved 7 Soldiers and an interpreter from the burning vehicle, receiving burns on most of his body. He perished of his wounds on Nov. 8, 2005. He posthumously received the
#MedalofHonor
.
Tomorrow officially kicks off the 2019
@usarmy
Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga.
Lets all wish these ranger-rific Dogface Soldiers good luck 👏
#ROTM
Sixteen years after Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe’s valorous deeds and sacrifice, today his Family accepts the nation’s highest award for conspicuous gallantry- the Medal of Honor.
Let the games begin!
#BestRanger
Competition 2022 has begun. Thanks to LTG (R) David E. Grange, of which the competition is named, for delivering the recorded opening remarks. Stick around over the next few days for live updates!
#InfantryWeek
@TRADOC
@USArmy
@PatDonahoeArmy
3rd Infantry Division takes part in a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) training flight at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center near Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 6, 2023. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Kayleigh Casto)
The Marne Division is the only division of the U.S. Army during World War II that fought the Axis on all European fronts, and was among the first American combat units to engage in offensive ground combat operations.
#VE75Day
#ROTM
#3ID