2:29th Infantry

The 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment (2/29th Infantry) boasts a distinguished history within the United States Army. Originally constituted in 1813, the 29th Infantry Regiment has served in numerous conflicts, with its 2nd Battalion seeing significant action during World War II as part of the Aleutian Islands Campaign and later in the liberation of the Philippines. In the postwar era, the battalion underwent several reorganizations and assignments, adapting to the evolving needs of the Army. Today, 2/29th Infantry is primarily stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, where it plays a vital role in training soldiers in infantry tactics and marksmanship as part of the Maneuver Center of Excellence.