Victory Week returns to the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley June 7 to 11. The annual celebration of the historic unit’s people and legacy was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Victory Week especially honors the 30th Anniversary of Desert Storm, in which the 1st Infantry Division played a decisive role. The week connects the division’s historic past to the present day and includes events for Soldiers and Families of the 1st Infantry Division, Big Red One veterans, distinguished members of the central Flint Hills region, and invited guests.
Throughout the week, Soldiers and units vie for the Victory Cup in a series of competitions including the Best Squad Competition, the Best Lieutenant Competition, a commander and command sergeant major softball game, and other unit sporting events. The division will also host events to include Medal of Honor recipient street dedications, a luncheon for surviving family members and Gold Star Families, a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 1st Infantry Division’s contributions to the Desert Storm conflict 30 years ago, and a Division Review.