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COMMEMORATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST ARMORED DIVISION'S ARRIVAL
TO EL PASO, TEXAS
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HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR
of texas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 10th anniversary of the 1st Armored Division's arrival to El Paso, TX.
Nicknamed the Old Ironsides, the 1st Armored Division was founded in 1940 at Fort Knox. They have valiantly protected our nation in the toughest battles--World War II, the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Persian Gulf War, and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Old Ironsides have called many places home, including Fort Hood and West Germany. On May 13, 2011, they found their home at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
Over the last 10 years, America's future military leaders are being trained at Fort Bliss and about 30,000 Iron Soldiers continue to exercise mission commands of the Army. The 1st Armored division and their families have become integral members of our community--their presence at Fort Bliss supports our local economy and creates a richer and more diverse culture.
I, and the rest of the El Paso community, are appreciative of the 1st Armored Division's service to our country and are grateful for each of the Old Iron Soldiers for their sacrifices, service, and leadership. The El Paso, Texas community is proud to call the First Armored Division the home of America's tank force.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 88
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