2:34 inf

• Origins: The 2nd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment ("2/34 INF") traces its roots back to the 34th Infantry Regiment, which was constituted in the Regular Army on 1 July 1916. • World War I Service: The regiment was assigned to the 7th Division and participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, one of the most significant campaigns of World War I. • World War II Battles: 2/34 INF fought in the Pacific Theater, notably participating in the Leyte and Okinawa campaigns, helping secure victory over Japanese forces. • Korean War: The battalion saw intense combat in Korea, earning multiple battle streamers for actions such as the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the push northward to the Yalu River. • Vietnam War Deployment: 2/34 INF was deployed to Vietnam in 1966 as part of the 25th Infantry Division, engaging in operations like Cedar Falls, Junction City, and the Tet Offensive. • Nickname: The battalion is known by the nickname “Dreadnaughts,” symbolizing their tenacity and fighting spirit across multiple wars. • Modernization: In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, 2/34 INF transitioned through several reorganizations, including assignment to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed to Iraq multiple times, playing a key role in stability operations, counterinsurgency, and training of Iraqi security forces. • Operation Enduring Freedom: 2/34 INF deployed to Afghanistan, conducting combat patrols, partnering with Afghan forces, and supporting reconstruction efforts in hostile environments. • Valor and Decorations: The unit has received numerous awards, including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign decorations, highlighting the heroism and professionalism of its soldiers throughout its history.