Douglas A. Sims

Always pushing ahead 🫡

Our Brass Quintet provided musical support for the 1st Sustainment Brigade Assumption of Responsibility ceremony welcoming Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence Raby.
1st Infantry Division U.S. Army School of Music

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

defines who we are as Soldiers and Leaders.
For morning, Soldiers assessed their personal character strengths and discussed how understanding their own strengths, along with understanding the character of their teammates, supports a cohesive team built on mutual trust and understanding.
1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley Commanding General, MG Sims also dropped in for a visit and emphasized how understanding character traits develops the social, emotional, spiritual, and family domains of strength. Sustain to Victory! Duty First, People Always, All Else Follows

The Grand Opening for the Red Ball Express Kiosk was held on May 14, 2025. The new kiosk will provide Soldiers an additional option to grab a bite to eat.
U.S. Army Photos by Quinn O'Hara

The 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, held a Change of Responsibility ceremony at King Field House, Fort Riley, Command Sgt. Maj. Dustin Chisholm relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon Riley.
Thank you, Command Sgt. Maj. Chisholm, for your leadership and dedication. Welcome, Command Sgt. Maj. Riley—we look forward to your leadership as “Burt’s Knights” continue to train, fight, and win.
📸: Pfc. Joshua Fish
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U.S. Army | U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) | III Armored Corps | Fort Riley

The Danger Podcast - Ep. 5 introduces Maj. Mcfarland where he discusses the planning and strategies carried out by the Division G5: Planning. He delves into the tactics and continuously evolving strategic skills employed at the National Training Center.
https://youtu.be/ROqb0Lvq4wo?si=P5YBufT7UwFSNFkq

To my comrades in arms: Thank you for your unwavering loyalty, your brotherhood, and your belief in our mission. To my family and friends: Your support has been my bedrock, and now more than ever, I look forward to spending more time with you, sharing stories, and creating new memories.
Service never truly ends; it just takes on new forms. I am ready for what comes next, knowing that the lessons of the past will light the path forward.
Onward, always. 🇺🇸
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The 1ID monument stands on the high ground overlooking Omaha Beach. This is our legacy. No Mission Too Difficult, No Sacrifice Too Great, Duty First!

Soldiers with the 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment "The Fighting Sixth" returned home after a nine-month rotation to the Republic of Korea. Approximately 150 plus Soldiers were deployed as part of the United States’ commitment to maintaining peace and deterring aggression in Northeast Asia.