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8.2K views · 93 reactions | The #FirstTeam recently hosted the Sergeant Audie Murphy Award Phase III Board, recognizing outstanding NCOs whose leadership, professionalism, and performance set the standard. These Troopers are now one step closer to receiving this elite award, which honors NCOs who have made a lasting impact on the NCO Corps and the readiness of our Army. #YearofTheNCO | #BeAllYouCanBe | #LiveTheLegend | 1st Cavalry Division | Facebook

Known as America's most decorated World War II combat Soldier, Major Audie Murphy had many hobbies, including raising quarter horses, acting, and even writing poetry. Today, on his birthday, The United States Army Band Soldier Staff Sgt. Peter Walker performs Maj. Murphy's poem, "The Crosses Grow On Anzio," set to the tune of an old cowboy song. Staff Sgt. Walker chose this tune based on a scene described in Maj. Murphy's memoir, "To Hell and Back," and as a nod to his Texas roots. Maj. Murphy's