3:75th Infantry

The 3rd Battalion, 75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger), known as 3/75th, was activated on October 3, 1984, as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia. Descended from elite World War II Ranger units, 3/75th has participated in numerous significant operations, including Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Desert Storm, and ongoing deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the Global War on Terrorism. Renowned for their rapid deployment capabilities and specialized light infantry tactics, the Rangers of 3/75th have played essential roles in direct action raids, airfield seizures, and special reconnaissance missions. The battalion remains a premier special operations force, upholding the motto "Rangers Lead the Way."