2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs
Hometown: Fort Riley, KS, US
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Welcome to the Dagger Brigade Family
2-1 ABCT Commander Col. Jeffrey Broadwater and CSM Christopher Gilpin welcome incoming soldiers and their family members to the Dagger Brigade Family.
Video by Sgt. Kelly Wiebe | 2BCT-1ID | 12.17.2012
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(1260 votes; 2.16)
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Pvt. Richard Blair, right, an ammunition bearer with C Troop, 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, hands Pfc....
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Stoutamire | 2BCT-1ID | 11.29.2012
![‘Saber’ soldiers complete final PRT project in Wasit province](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1110/472041/100x75_q75.jpg)
Lt. Col. Cameron Cantlon, commander of 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, United States Division-Center, and an Ettrick, Wis., native,...
Courtesy Photo | 2BCT-1ID | 09.21.2011
![‘Dragon’ Battalion soldiers prepare for grueling Ranger School with pre-Ranger course in Iraq](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d1.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1110/472037/100x73_q75.jpg)
Capt. John Campbell, right, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st “Dragon” Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st...
Courtesy Photo | 2BCT-1ID | 09.28.2011
![‘Dagger’ Brigade command team sits down for lunch with outstanding ‘First Lightning’ Battalion Soldiers](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1110/472034/100x67_q75.jpg)
Col. Paul Calvert, center facing left, commander of 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division - Center and an Athens, Ga., native,...
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Stoutamire | 2BCT-1ID | 10.07.2011
![‘Dragon’ Battalion bids farewell to advance party soldiers redeploying to Fort Riley](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1110/471432/100x98_q75.jpg)
Lt. Col. Michael Henderson, left, commander of 1st “Dragon” Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States...
Courtesy Photo | 2BCT-1ID | 10.03.2011
![‘Griffin’ Battalion soldiers receive Bronze Star Medals for outstanding service while deployed](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d1.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1110/471429/100x73_q75.jpg)
Lt. Col. Shilisa Geter, left, commander of “Griffin” Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division –...
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Roberts | 2BCT-1ID | 10.01.2011
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(16 votes; 3.88)
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2-1 ABCT Commander Col. Jeffrey Broadwater and CSM Christopher Gilpin welcome incoming soldiers and their family members to the Dagger Brigade Family.
Video by Sgt. Kelly Wiebe | 2BCT-1ID | 12.17.2012
![Combat Brigade Returns Home](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/frames/video/1112/132720/100x67_q75.jpg)
With the year drawing to a close, the war in Iraq also draws to a close. Sgt. Kelly Wiebe tells us about the return of one of the last combat brigades from Iraq.
Video by Sgt. Kelly Wiebe | 2BCT-1ID | 12.12.2011
![Lt. Col. John Cross and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Evans](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d1.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/frames/video/1108/124216/100x56_q75.jpg)
Lt. Col. John Cross and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Evans of 1st Battalion 18th Infantry Regiment 2nd Brigade 1st Infantry Division send a shout-out to the Herington,...
Video by Sgt. Kelly Wiebe | 2BCT-1ID | 08.30.2011
![Dog Days of Summer](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/frames/video/1108/123817/100x56_q75.jpg)
The 11th Iraqi Army has gained a new military asset this august. Sgt. Kelly Wiebe explains how dogs are useful in the army.
Video by Sgt. Kelly Wiebe | 2BCT-1ID | 08.25.2011
![2nd "Dagger" Brigade, 1st Infantry Division Sing the National Anthem](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/frames/video/1107/121002/100x67_q75.jpg)
Package of Soldiers from the 2nd "Dagger" Brigade, 1st Infantry Division singing the United States National Anthem. Produced by Sgt. Kelly Weide.
Courtesy Video | 2BCT-1ID | 07.20.2011
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Soldiers from Battery B, 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division - Center send...
Video by Spc. Daniel Stoutamire | 2BCT-1ID | 12.30.2010
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(125 votes; 2.99)
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It starts off pretty innocuous — a little “Thunk!” as Pfc. Jordan Hayes drops in a long-range training mortar round into a 1064A3 120-mm mortar tube — but...
Story by Sgt. Daniel Stoutamire | 2BCT-1ID | 11.29.2012
Big Red One soldiers begin preparations for scheduled...
Soldiers of the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat, 1st Infantry Division will be conducting situational training exercises, Nov. 6.
Courtesy Story | 2BCT-1ID | 11.05.2012
Soldiers of the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat, 1st Infantry Division will be conducting situational training exercises, Nov. 6.
Courtesy Story | 2BCT-1ID | 11.05.2012
Big Red One soldiers begin preparations for scheduled...
Soldiers of the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat, 1st Infantry Division will be conducting situational training exercises, Nov. 6.
Courtesy Story | 2BCT-1ID | 11.01.2012
Soldiers of the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat, 1st Infantry Division will be conducting situational training exercises, Nov. 6.
Courtesy Story | 2BCT-1ID | 11.01.2012
![‘Saber’ soldiers complete final PRT project in Wasit Province](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d1.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1110/472042/100x68_q75.jpg)
By 2nd Lt. Stuart White 6th Sqdn., 9th Cav. Regt. UPAR, 3rd AAB, 1st Cav. Div. DABUNI, IRAQ— Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 6th Squadron, 9th...
Courtesy Story | 2BCT-1ID | 10.10.2011
![Standout ‘Dagger’ Brigade soldiers contend for Soldier, Non-commissioned Officer of the Year](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d2.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1110/467682/100x67_q75.jpg)
Quick—how many nations were present at the signing of the Geneva Convention? What are the six groups individual awards can be grouped into? What are three...
Story by Sgt. Daniel Stoutamire | 2BCT-1ID | 10.03.2011
![‘Black Knight’ Battery assists in closing Joint Security Station Loyalty, Iraq](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130316102454im_/http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1109/465871/75x100_q75.jpg)
Soldiers with Battery A “Black Knights,” 1st “First Lightning” Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division,...
Courtesy Story | 2BCT-1ID | 09.29.2011
Recent Publications
Dagger's Edge - 06.07.2011
Dagger Edge June issue -- See what the Soldiers of the Dagger Brigade have been doing on their deployment in support of Operation New Dawn!
Dagger Edge June issue -- See what the Soldiers of the Dagger Brigade have been doing on their deployment in support of Operation New Dawn!
Dagger's Edge - 11.04.2011
Check out what the Soldiers of 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division have been doing so far on their deployment to Baghdad!
Check out what the Soldiers of 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division have been doing so far on their deployment to Baghdad!
Dagger's Edge - 01.09.2009
Dagger 6- The year of transitions -- 2009 in Iraq Dagger 7 - Success in partnership Dagger 65- An honor and a privilege Dagger ePRT- Gratitude to the Dagger Brigade
Dagger 6- The year of transitions -- 2009 in Iraq Dagger 7 - Success in partnership Dagger 65- An honor and a privilege Dagger ePRT- Gratitude to the Dagger Brigade
Dagger's Edge - 04.08.2009
Moving through Iraq's streets; Hurriyah clinic goes green; Paving a new Iraq.
Moving through Iraq's streets; Hurriyah clinic goes green; Paving a new Iraq.