Re-designated from the 11th Air (test) division out of FT. Benning, GA, the 1st Cav Airmobile Unit would no longer ride into battle on horseback, implementing the first large-scale use of helicopters in the history of the U.S. Army. Huey helicopters would be known as the "workhorse" of the Vietnam war.
Authentic recreations of 5 regiments of the 1st Cav Airmobile Division. The 5th, 7th, 8th, and 12th Cavalry Regiments were all infantry battalions, the 9th Cav was a helicopter unit in the division.
In 1851 the Army approved the pair of crossed sabers as the insignia representing U.S. Army dragoons. They would be worn on the new style caps and become an iconic symbol of the 1st Cav.
“The patch had to be large enough to be seen through the dust and sand at Fort Bliss and we made it that way because it is worn by big men who do big things.” - Gladys Fitch “Mother” Dorcy
A custom number set with spray painted texture was created in the look of authentic Vietnam era helicopter numbers.
These helmet designs were inspired by helicopter nose art. The 1/9th Cavalry returned from Vietnam as the most decorated unit of the war. They were responsible for approx. 50% of all enemy soldiers killed by the 1st Cavalry Division, earning the nickname "The Headhunters".
Photo Credit: Dustin Satloff Photography
The 1st Cav was also seen as an elite unit, getting the first pick of the best and brightest to add to their ranks.
Photo Credit: Dustin Satloff Photography
Taking cues from Vietnam era uniforms, we pay homage to the individual acts of bravery that have shaped a generation.
Photo Credit: Danny Wild
These classic 1st Cav colors have been applied head-to-toe for a unified look on game day.
Photo Credit: Danny Wild
These team-issues and limited retail boots were a modern remix of the classic, Vietnam-era jungle boots.
I designed all of the team-issued and retail apparel graphics as well, hoodies, tees, headwear and accessories.
Photo Credit: Army Football
Thanks to Andrew Morgan @AstroDrewMorgan for representing Army football in zero g’s on the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo mission.