2:75th Ranger Battalion

The 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (2/75th Ranger Battalion) was first activated on October 1, 1974, at Fort Lewis, Washington, as part of the U.S. Army's elite light infantry force. Since its activation, the battalion has participated in numerous significant operations, including Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada (1983), Operation Just Cause in Panama (1989), and multiple deployments during the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq. Rangers from 2/75th are renowned for their expertise in direct action raids, airfield seizures, and special reconnaissance missions. The battalion continues to serve as a rapid deployment force, maintaining a high level of readiness and professionalism within the 75th Ranger Regiment.