ABOUT 2:75 Ranger Battalion
- Origins in World War II: The 2nd Ranger Battalion was first activated in 1943 during World War II and is famous for its assault on Pointe du Hoc during the D-Day landings in Normandy.
- Modern Activation: The modern 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment was reactivated on October 1, 1974, at Fort Lewis (now Joint Base Lewis-McChord), Washington.
- Operation Urgent Fury: In 1983, 2/75 participated in the Grenada invasion, conducting a daring airfield seizure at Point Salines, marking the first combat jump since Vietnam for the Rangers.
- Mogadishu, Somalia: Rangers from 2/75 played a key role in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, which inspired the book and movie "Black Hawk Down."
- Global War on Terror: Since 2001, 2/75 has been continuously deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, conducting direct action raids and special operations.
- Specialized Training: Members of 2/75 undergo some of the toughest training in the military, including Ranger School, airborne, and advanced marksmanship courses.
- Regimental Legacy: The 2/75 is one of three battalions in the 75th Ranger Regiment, forming the Army’s premier light infantry special operations force.
- Distinctive Uniform: Rangers are authorized to wear the tan beret, symbolizing their elite status, and the Ranger scroll on their uniform.
- Night Operations: 2/75 specializes in night-time raids and is equipped with the latest night vision and thermal technology.
- Motto and Ethos: The battalion lives by the Ranger Creed and the motto "Rangers Lead The Way," emphasizing leadership, determination, and excellence.