2:6th Infantry

The 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment (2/6th Infantry) has a distinguished history within the United States Army. Originally constituted in 1861, the unit has served in numerous major conflicts, including the Civil War, World War I, and World War II, where it fought in campaigns across North Africa and Europe. During the Vietnam War, the 2/6th Infantry participated in intense combat operations, earning several unit citations for valor. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed in support of peacekeeping and combat missions in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, maintaining its reputation for excellence and bravery.