2:4 IN 10th MTN

• Historic Lineage: 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment (2-4 IN) traces its origins back to 1796, making it one of the oldest active infantry regiments in the U.S. Army. • Nickname: The unit is often referred to as the "Warriors" and has adopted the motto "Steadfast and Loyal." • Civil War Service: The 4th Infantry Regiment fought in several major Civil War battles, including Antietam and Gettysburg, earning multiple campaign streamers. • Vietnam Legacy: The 2-4 IN served extensively in Vietnam, conducting airmobile operations and earning numerous decorations for valor and service. • Balkans Deployments: The battalion was deployed as part of peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo during the 1990s, contributing to NATO and UN missions. • Assignment to 10th Mountain Division: In the early 2000s, 2-4 IN was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), enhancing the division’s rapid deployment and mountain warfare capabilities. • Afghanistan Operations: 2-4 IN played a pivotal role in Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting counterinsurgency, security, and reconstruction missions in several Afghan provinces. • Iraq Deployment: The battalion deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom, where it was instrumental in urban combat operations and training Iraqi security forces. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Several members of the 4th Infantry Regiment have received the Medal of Honor for acts of heroism, including actions in both the Civil War and Vietnam. • Modern Training and Partnerships: Today, 2-4 IN routinely participates in joint training exercises with allied nations, maintaining readiness for rapid global deployment as part of the 10th Mountain Division.