2:503rd Infantry

The 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (2/503rd), known as "The Rock," is a distinguished airborne infantry unit in the United States Army. Originally activated in 1941, the battalion earned acclaim during World War II as part of the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, participating in notable campaigns such as the liberation of Corregidor in the Philippines. Reactivated during the Vietnam War, the 2/503rd served with valor as part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, taking part in major operations like the Battle of Dak To. In recent decades, the unit has continued its legacy of excellence with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, upholding its proud airborne traditions.