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1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Cases Colors for Deployment to Korea

By Sgt. Reva CatholicOctober 8, 2020

Col. Trent Upton, commander, and Command Sgt. Major Jonathan Reffeor, senior enlisted leader, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, case the colors of the 1st ABCT during the unit’s color casing ceremony at Cottrell Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies. The Raider Brigade has a storied history including four deployments to Iraq and most recently a rotation to Korea in 2018 as the Regionally Aligned Force to the U.S. Pacific Command. This will be their sixth rotation to the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Reva Catholic)
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Col. Trent Upton, commander, and Command Sgt. Major Jonathan Reffeor, senior enlisted leader, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, case the colors of the 1st ABCT during the unit’s color casing ceremony at Cottrell Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies. The Raider Brigade has a storied history including four deployments to Iraq and most recently a rotation to Korea in 2018 as the Regionally Aligned Force to the U.S. Pacific Command. This will be their sixth rotation to the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Reva Catholic) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Reva Catholic) VIEW ORIGINAL
Maj. Gen. Antonio Aguto, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, addresses the Soldiers during the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team’s color casing ceremony at Cottrell Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies. Aguto acknowledged the Soldiers of 1st ABCT, stating that they proved, even throughout a pandemic, just how diligent, resourceful, caring and driven the brigade was by taking care of Soldiers and Families while finding a way to get it done. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Reva Catholic)
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Gen. Antonio Aguto, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, addresses the Soldiers during the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team’s color casing ceremony at Cottrell Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies. Aguto acknowledged the Soldiers of 1st ABCT, stating that they proved, even throughout a pandemic, just how diligent, resourceful, caring and driven the brigade was by taking care of Soldiers and Families while finding a way to get it done. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Reva Catholic) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Reva Catholic) VIEW ORIGINAL
Col. Trent Upton, commander, and Command Sgt. Major Jonathan Reffeor, senior enlisted leader, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team prepare to case the brigade colors during the unit’s color casing ceremony at Cottrell Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies. The casing of the colors is a traditional ceremony held by United States Army commands, brigades and regiments. It is customary for the unit's flag, or its colors, to be properly stored prior to the unit's deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Reva Catholic)
3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Col. Trent Upton, commander, and Command Sgt. Major Jonathan Reffeor, senior enlisted leader, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team prepare to case the brigade colors during the unit’s color casing ceremony at Cottrell Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies. The casing of the colors is a traditional ceremony held by United States Army commands, brigades and regiments. It is customary for the unit's flag, or its colors, to be properly stored prior to the unit's deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Reva Catholic) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Reva Catholic) VIEW ORIGINAL
Col. Trent Upton, commander of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, salutes during the national anthem during the unit’s color casing ceremony at Cottrell Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies. The 1st ABCT color casing ceremony signifies the transition of the “Raider Brigade” from the mission ready actions, to embarking on their mission to deter aggression on the Korean Peninsula in coordination with the nation’s allies and partners. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Reva Catholic)
4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Col. Trent Upton, commander of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, salutes during the national anthem during the unit’s color casing ceremony at Cottrell Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies. The 1st ABCT color casing ceremony signifies the transition of the “Raider Brigade” from the mission ready actions, to embarking on their mission to deter aggression on the Korean Peninsula in coordination with the nation’s allies and partners. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Reva Catholic) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Reva Catholic) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT STEWART, Ga. – Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, cased their colors at Cottrell Field on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 1, in preparation for their upcoming nine-month deployment to Korea.

The 1st ABCT will replace the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Southeast Asia partners and allies.

“Today’s casing symbolizes the transition of the “Raiders” from our home here at Fort Stewart to an important mission in South Korea that is very familiar to this brigade,” said Maj. Gen. Antonio Aguto, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division. “It is a symbol that once again, Dogface Soldiers stand in the breach, prepared to defend our nation.”

Col. Trent Upton, commander of 1st ABCT, said the event also serves as a reminder of the legacy of this great division and brigade combat team.

The Raider brigade has a storied history including four deployments to Iraq and most recently, a rotation to Korea in 2018 as the Regionally Aligned Force to the U.S. Pacific Command. This will be their sixth rotation to Korea.

Aguto said the Raiders had to overcome many obstacles to get ready for the mission over the past year, to include a very successful rotation at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California.

“When the Army stopped and our nation had to pause, it was Raider Brigade that led our Army back to training,” said Aguto. “You [1ABCT] proved even throughout a pandemic just how diligent, resourceful, caring and driven you were by taking care of our Soldiers and our Families while finding a way to get it done.”

Towards the end of the ceremony, Upton charged the Soldiers of the Raider Brigade to remember the importance of winning, what the Raiders represent, and the discipline they must have in everything they do as they set out on their latest journey together.

Upton also highlighted that the uniform represents fear to our adversaries and hope to our friends during his address to the Raider Soldiers.

“We are Raiders first for a reason, “said Upton in his parting remarks. “We are the battle axe of 3rd ID, and we are ready.”

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