1st Armored Division Public Affairs Office
News Release
Headquarters, 1st Armored Division,
Unit 24309, APO AE 09252
DSN 337-4862
Civilian: 0611-705-4862
E-mail: david.gercken@hq.1ad.army.mil
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 4, 2003
WIESBADEN, Germany -- The 1st Armored Division has received orders to deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of the global war on terrorism and to prepare for future contingencies as may be directed.
The 1st Armored Division, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, is the U.S. Army's only armored division and consists of approximately 13,000 soldiers.
For more than 60 years, the "Old Ironsides" division Armored Division has answered the nation's call. From the sands of Africa to the Balkans, soldiers of the 1st Armored Division have served their country as warriors and peacekeepers - showing the world they are well trained and ready to take on any mission they are given.
Soldiers of the 1st Armored Division are trained and ready to deploy anywhere at any time in support of our nation's policies.
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