2:48th Infantry

The 2nd Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment (2/48th Infantry) has a distinguished lineage in the U.S. Army, tracing its origins back to its initial activation during World War I. The unit gained recognition for its service in World War II as part of the 7th Armored Division, participating in key European campaigns such as the Battle of the Bulge. During the Cold War, the 2/48th Infantry was stationed in Germany as part of U.S. Army Europe, maintaining readiness during tense periods of East-West confrontation. In recent years, the battalion has been reactivated at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where it serves as a Basic Combat Training unit, preparing new generations of soldiers for Army service.