2:72nd Armor USARPAC

The 2nd Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment (2/72nd Armor) is a distinguished armored battalion of the United States Army, with service under the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC). The battalion traces its origins to World War II, where the 72nd Armor first served with distinction. During the Korean War, 2/72nd Armor played a pivotal role in the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and subsequent United Nations offensives. In recent decades, the unit has remained forward-deployed in South Korea, serving as a critical deterrent on the Korean Peninsula and participating in numerous joint exercises to maintain combat readiness.