Fort Riley officials has reported that the Department of the U.S. Army has announced the fall 2016 deployment of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat team of the 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley to the Republic of Korea with approximately 3,500 soldiers as part of the regular rotation of forces.

The 1st ABCT will replace the 1st Cavalry Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team to support the United States Forces-Korea’s commitment to the nation’s Republic of Korea partners.

Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank stated, “The ‘Devil’ brigade has proven themselves while conducting rigorous training during Danger Focus at home station and at the National Training Center. The leaders and Soldiers of this great brigade are well-training and fully prepared for this important mission to South Korea.”

The 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Office confirmed some of the troops in the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team deployed from Fort Riley in early October, and all of them will depart by late this month.