Red One - The Big

The unit's legacy was popularized by the semi-autobiographical film written and directed by , himself a veteran of the division.

: Formed in 1917 during World War I as the First Expeditionary Division. The Big Red One

: The division achieved the first American victory of WWI at the Battle of Cantigny . During WWII, they were the first ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day and played critical roles in North Africa and Sicily. headquartered at Fort Riley

: The film follows a sergeant and four "wetnoses" (infantrymen) as they survive various campaigns across North Africa and Europe. where it maintains several storied traditions:

The division remains active today, headquartered at Fort Riley, Kansas , where it maintains several storied traditions: