[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 88 (Thursday, May 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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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