2:502nd Infantry

The 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment ("Strike Force") is a distinguished unit of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), United States Army. Activated during World War II, the battalion fought valiantly in Normandy, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge as part of the famed "Five-Oh-Deuce." During the Vietnam War, the 2/502nd earned numerous commendations for its actions in major campaigns, including the Tet Offensive. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of excellence and valor in combat.