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.