HHC 2:16th Infantry

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment (HHC 2/16th Infantry), traces its lineage to the 16th Infantry Regiment, which was constituted in 1861. The battalion has served in major conflicts including World War I, World War II—where it landed on Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion—and the Vietnam War, earning numerous campaign streamers and unit citations. In recent decades, HHC 2/16th Infantry has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, playing key roles in counterinsurgency and stability operations. Throughout its history, the unit has been recognized for its bravery, adaptability, and commitment to mission accomplishment.