2nd BDE 2nd INF DIV

• Origin and Nickname: The 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division is part of the famous "Indianhead" Division, which was activated in France during World War I in 1917. Its shoulder patch features a star and an Indian head. • World War I Combat: The 2nd Brigade’s parent division saw fierce combat in major WWI campaigns, including the Battle of Belleau Wood, Château-Thierry, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. • Korean War Heroics: The 2nd Infantry Division was the first unit to reach Korea directly from the United States, and the 2nd Brigade played a key role in the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the breakout from the Naktong River line. • Cold War Service: Throughout the Cold War, the 2nd Brigade served as a front-line unit in South Korea, tasked with defending against potential North Korean aggression along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The 2nd Brigade was deployed to Iraq in 2004, where it operated in the dangerous region of Ramadi, conducting counterinsurgency and stabilization operations. • Transformation and Stryker Brigade: The 2nd Brigade became one of the Army’s first Stryker Brigade Combat Teams, introducing the highly mobile, armored Stryker vehicles to the unit’s arsenal. • Joint Operations: The brigade has regularly conducted joint exercises with Republic of Korea (ROK) Army units, strengthening the US-ROK alliance and interoperability. • Distinctive Insignia: The brigade's insignia and that of its parent division are among the most recognizable in the US Army, symbolizing a proud heritage and warrior spirit. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat, the 2nd Brigade has participated in humanitarian operations, including disaster response and assistance in both Korea and the United States. • Modern Deployments: The brigade continues to serve as a vital part of America’s forward defense in Korea, maintaining readiness and conducting regular rotational deployments as part of the US commitment to regional security.