2:502 Inf 101st Airborne

The 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment (2/502 INF), is a distinguished unit of the 101st Airborne Division, known as the "Strike Force." Constituted in 1942, it fought valiantly in World War II, participating in major operations such as the Normandy landings, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. The battalion later served with distinction in the Vietnam War, earning multiple unit citations for its combat effectiveness. In recent decades, 2/502 INF has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of service as part of the Army’s elite air assault division.