The 1st Cavalry Division already has a test DIVCAV squadron to support its reorganization as a reinforced armored division, and additional DIVCAV formations throughout the force are planned to follow.

3, 1945, the battle for the capital of the Philippines began between Allied Forces and Imperial Japan. The 1st Cavalry Division was one of three divisions under the control of Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

Chartered airline flights have begun carrying the first troops from 1st Cavalry ... Robert Gray Army Airfield several hundred troopers from the brigade’s 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment ...