i don't know about everyone else, but my frind is in 1st cav in the army, his (whatever grouping platoon, squad, not sure) was only stationed for 6 months there.
There are exceptions. I'm just going by what I know.
3rd Brigade Deploys
2/4/2005 3:01:10 PM
Approximately 2,700 Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division deployed this week to Iraq.
This is the brigade's second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The brigade's first rotation was from March 2003 to April 2004.
During this deployment, the 3rd Bde will be attached to the 3rd Infantry Division as they continue the fight against terrorism. The brigade is expected to be deployed for approximately one year.
Currently, almost 4,300 active duty Soldiers from Fort Riley are deployed to Iraq supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.