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About 2:75 Ranger Battalion

The 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (2/75), was first constituted during World War II and reactivated in 1974 at Fort Lewis, Washington as part of the modern 75th Ranger Regiment. Renowned for its elite light-infantry capabilities, 2/75 has participated in major operations such as the 1989 invasion of Panama (Operation Just Cause), the 2003 Iraq invasion (Operation Iraqi Freedom), and numerous deployments to Afghanistan. The battalion specializes in direct action raids, airfield seizures, and special reconnaissance. Over the decades, 2/75 Rangers have earned a reputation for rapid deployment, high readiness, and exceptional professionalism in the U.S. Army’s special operations community.

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Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

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101st airborne division • U.S. Army

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82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About 2:75 Ranger Battalion

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins in World War II: The 2nd Ranger Battalion was first activated in 1943 during World War II and is famous for its assault on Pointe du Hoc during the D-Day landings in Normandy. • Modern Activation: The modern 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment was reactivated on October 1, 1974, at Fort Lewis (now Joint Base Lewis-McChord), Washington. • Operation Urgent Fury: In 1983, 2/75 participated in the Grenada invasion, conducting a daring airfield seizure at Point Salines, marking the first combat jump since Vietnam for the Rangers. • Mogadishu, Somalia: Rangers from 2/75 played a key role in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, which inspired the book and movie "Black Hawk Down." • Global War on Terror: Since 2001, 2/75 has been continuously deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, conducting direct action raids and special operations. • Specialized Training: Members of 2/75 undergo some of the toughest training in the military, including Ranger School, airborne, and advanced marksmanship courses. • Regimental Legacy: The 2/75 is one of three battalions in the 75th Ranger Regiment, forming the Army’s premier light infantry special operations force. • Distinctive Uniform: Rangers are authorized to wear the tan beret, symbolizing their elite status, and the Ranger scroll on their uniform. • Night Operations: 2/75 specializes in night-time raids and is equipped with the latest night vision and thermal technology. • Motto and Ethos: The battalion lives by the Ranger Creed and the motto "Rangers Lead The Way," emphasizing leadership, determination, and excellence.