Fort Riley Challenge Coins
Home of “The Big Red One”
Home of the 1st Infantry Division
“No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!”
Fort Riley is a United States Army installation located in the Flint Hills Region of Kansas. It is home to the 1st Infantry Division, known as "The Big Red One", which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017.
There are approximately 15,000 active duty service members assigned to Fort Riley with more than 18,000 family members, 29,000 veterans and retirees and 5,600 civilian employees who live in the region and/or work at the post.
The 1st Infantry Division, National Guard units, and Reserve units from various states all use Fort Riley's modern training facilities to obtain the skills needed to protect our nation.
The 1st Infantry Division is a combined-arms division of the United States Army and is the Regular Army's oldest continuously serving unit. It has been in continuous service since its organization in 1917 during World War I.
1st Infantry Division Unit Challenge Coins
The 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division is one of the Army's two oldest divisional brigades.
The fleur-de-lis on the brigade's crest symbolizes the unit's service in France, where it fought after being formed on May 24, 1917, as part of the newly created First Expeditionary Force. It’s known affectionately as the “Devil Brigade.”
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, or “Dagger Brigade” for short, is a maneuver brigade combat team in the 1st U.S. Infantry Division stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.
The blue arrowhead and silver lion on the distinctive unit insignia come from the brigade's two original regiments, the 26th Infantry Regiment ("Blue Spades") and the 28th Infantry Regiment ("Black Lions").
As both 1st and 2nd Brigades of the 1st Infantry Division were formed before division existence, they are authorized their own unit patch.
US Army infantry are some of the toughest soldiers in the world, and U.S. DOD Coins is the leader in custom challenge coins for all the men carrying the proudest of American traditions on their shoulders.
Custom-Made US Army Brigade Combat Team Challenge Coins
For an infantryman, artillery, armor, combat engineers and air support come in really handy on the battlefield. Together they form the basis of the US Army Brigade Combat Team, designed specifically for the mission at hand and the constantly changing battlefield of today.
Ft. Riley is Home to the Following Units:
- Headquarters 1st Infantry Division
- DHHB, 1 ID
- 1ID BAND
- 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT)
- HHC
- 1-16 Infantry
- 2-34 Armor
- 3-66 Armor
- 1-4 Cavalry
- 1-5 Field Artillery
- 1st Engineers
- 101 Brigade Support Battalion
- 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT)
- HHC
- 1-18 Infantry
- 1-63 Armor
- 5-4 Cavalry
- 1-7 Field Artillery
- 82nd Engineers
- 299 Brigade Support Battalion
- Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB)
- HHC
- 1-1 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion
- 2-1 General Support Aviation Battalion
- 3-1 Assault Helicopter Battalion
- 601 Aviation Support Battalion
- 1-6 Cavalry
- 1ID DIV ARTILLERY
- 1ID SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE
- HHC
- Special Troops Battalion
- 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
- HHC
- Special Troops Battalion
- 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
Combat Aviation Brigade - 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment Challenge Coins
“The Demon Brigade”
The 6th Cavalry was a cavalry regiment created in the American Civil War. It is now divided into aviation squadrons that are assigned to several different combat brigades.
The 1st Squadron, 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade is located at Fort Riley, Kansas and serves as the air cavalry reconnaissance squadron of the 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade.
Whether you’re in the sweltering jungles of Southeast Asia, the hot deserts of the Middle East, or the snow-filled forests of Alaska, U.S. DOD Coins has the right custom infantry challenge coins just for you.
1st Infantry Division Artillery Challenge Coins
“DrumFire”
The 1st Infantry Division Artillery is a divisional artillery command that provides support for the 1st Infantry Division. The DIVARTY has served with the division from 1917 to 1939, 1940–1995, 1996–2005, and reactivated in October 2015.
The unit has been stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, and in Germany, and has seen combat in World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade
“The Durable Brigade”
The sustainment brigade is meant to execute mission command for combat support and combat service support units. It can be scaled up to accommodate from one to ten brigade combat teams (BCTs).
The sustainment brigade has a joint capability that allows the Army greater control of logistics into the AO and supports other logistical services like fuel, common ammunition, medical supplies, and repair parts for wheeled vehicles.
34th Armor Regiment M1 Abrams Tank and APC Challenge Coins
The 34th Armor Regiment is a United States Army armored regiment formed in 1941. It served in WWII in Germany and was reactivated at Fort Riley, Kansas on 1 August 1979 and assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (United States), the "Big Red One."
In December 1990, the Armor Regiment's own Centurion Battalion was sent to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield as the Brigade Assault Force for breaching Iraqi fortifications during Operation Desert Storm. It led the 1st Brigade in a nocturnal assault against the Republican Guard Tawakalna Division, becoming the first unit in the Devil Brigade to enter Kuwait.
US DOD Coins can make the perfect challenge coin with your own design ideas in mind. Imagine a 3D challenge coin with an M1 Abrams tank jumping out at you, your unit insignia on the back in high-quality soft enamel paint, special plating and coin edge customization. Those are the kind of projects we like to take on the most because we get to show our customers what we’re made of!
82nd Engineers - Combat Engineer Challenge Coins
Combat engineers help movement for friendly forces while blocking the progress of enemies. They also take measures to ensure friendlies can survive, like building cover and roads. The 82nd has deployed around the globe in support of the US Army’s overall mission, in any theater the battle requires.
97th Military Police Battalion - MP Challenge Coins
The 97th MP BN is a Military Police Battalion of the United States Army based at Fort Riley, Kansas. The unit was activated in Europe during World War II and provided military police support.
During the Korean War, the 97th MP BN conducted internment operations throughout the conflict. The battalion also saw extensive duty in Vietnam, post-Cold War Europe, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan.
US Army MPs keep our bases safe and secure at night, here at home and abroad. At U.S. DOD Coins, our goal is to make the best military police challenge coins available.
Challenge Coin Design Template
-01-1.png?width=280&height=362&name=0_-_Customer_Design_Template%20(3)-01-1.png "Challenge_Coin_Customer_Design_Template (3)-01-1")
Fort Riley Challenge Coins That Would Make Any Soldier, or Civilian, Proud to Serve
An installation or post like Ft. Riley is known as a garrison, which offers a type of community similar to a small town, complete with sports and recreation facilities, law enforcement, fire protection services, religious activities, and child & youth programs.
That means Fort Riley is home to many important support units that show up to work every day of the week to advance the war-fighting ability of the US Army. Soldiers, and civilians, work together to make the post what it is– and keep the gears in the US warfighting machine turning.
Shouldn't your unit or team receive the finest challenge coins available when they've done a great job?
The following are highly specialized choices U.S. DOD Coins provides for your challenge coin order:
- 3D Coin Design – Producing your design in three dimensions makes it more "noticeable" and interesting.
- Sequential Numbering – Giving each coin its own special sequence number creates a personal touch to your purchase, especially when no two numbers are alike.
- Edge numbering and text – If there isn't a natural place for sequential numbering on your coin's design, consider placing it on the coins' edge.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Enamel – Our distinctive glow-in-the-dark enamel makes finding your custom challenge coin in the dark easier than ever.
Designing Your Own Personalized US Army Challenge Coins
Create your own personalized US Army and Ft Riley base coins with these simple steps:
Gather your elements, files and ideas and send them to us via a quote request.
From 24 to 48 hours you will get a quote along with a digital proof.
Order to start production or request revisions. Revisions are unlimited.
Let U.S.DOD Coins Bring Your Custom Coin Idea to Life
Traditional challenge coins have remained popular, although some people have requested more detailed and intricate designs in recent years.
Rather than shooting down our clients' vision like other businesses might, we instead took on the challenge and expanded our customization options.
THE EVOLUTION OF CHALLENGE COIN AWARDS
Eight years ago, the Challenge Coin industry had what we call a recipe for designing challenge coins. Round, flat, and empty.
This type of Challenge Coin is a classic, and it still being used nowadays, But people were somewhat asking for a little more spice, uniqueness, and bold designs.
That's when clients started to bring more complex ideas. Instead of refusing to take on the project as most other companies did, we embraced the challenge. We began to increase difficulty and detail to coins; we started experimenting and bringing expectations to whole new level. Some worked; some didn't.
In the end, what was the client's reaction to their finished project?
The response was so positive that a new wave of high quality and detailed coin requests came flooding into the company! Word got spread about the high-quality and unique designs spread across all militaries throughout the world.
WE HAVE EVEN MORE BENEFITS FOR YOU:
WHY TODAY IS THE DAY TO START:
It takes a lot of effort, longer production time, and hard design to make these unique coins possible, so the list of clients can get full from time to time.
If you are planning to take your coin to the next level, Fill a quote here
Remember to send us as much information about your project as possible. This helps the design process.
Request or start your project and reserve your spot on the art queue today!