Department of the Army announces upcoming 3rd ABCT, 1st Armored Division deployment

By U.S. Army Public AffairsJuly 26, 2018

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WASHINGTON -- The Department of the Army announced today the winter 2018 rotation to Korea of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas.

The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team will replace the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division as part of a regular rotation of forces and support the United States Forces-Korea's commitment to our Republic of Korea partners.

"The Bulldog Brigade is looking forward to supporting the mission in the Republic of Korea," said Col. Marc Cloutier, commander of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. "We are honored to sustain and strengthen the longstanding ROK-U.S. alliance, and our soldiers are trained and ready for this important mission. I am proud of our soldiers for their hard work and commitment, and we are extremely grateful for the unwavering support from our families and the Fort Bliss and El Paso community."

For more information contact the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss public affairs officer, Lt. Col. Crystal Boring, crystal.x.boring.mil@mail.mil, by phone at 915-744-8406.