2:75th Infantry

• Origins in World War II: The lineage of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Infantry (Ranger), traces back to the famed 2nd Ranger Battalion which stormed Pointe du Hoc during D-Day in 1944. • Reactivated for Modern Warfare: The 2/75th was reactivated on 1 October 1974 at Fort Lewis, Washington, as part of the modern U.S. Army Ranger battalions. • Elite Selection Process: Rangers of 2/75th undergo the rigorous Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP), famous for its physical and mental challenges. • Operation Urgent Fury: In 1983, the battalion participated in the invasion of Grenada, conducting a low-level parachute assault to rescue American students. • Operation Just Cause: 2/75th played a key role in the 1989 Panama invasion, seizing objectives such as Rio Hato airfield and neutralizing Panamanian Defense Forces. • Global War on Terror: Since 2001, 2/75th has deployed multiple times to Afghanistan and Iraq, conducting direct action raids, capturing high-value targets, and gathering intelligence. • Night Operations Pioneers: The battalion is renowned for its ability to operate effectively at night, utilizing advanced night-vision equipment and tactics. • Airborne Tradition: All Rangers in 2/75th are qualified paratroopers, continuing the airborne legacy of World War II Rangers. • Mogadishu Involvement: Members of 2/75th participated alongside Delta Force in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, a story popularized by the book and film "Black Hawk Down." • Motto and Identity: The battalion’s motto, "Rangers Lead the Way!," symbolizes their reputation for being at the forefront of U.S. Army special operations.