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2nd Ranger Battalion information


2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
2nd Ranger Battalion shoulder sleeve insignia
Active1943–45, 1974–present
Country2nd Ranger Battalion United States of America
Branch2nd Ranger Battalion United States Army
TypeSpecialized light infantry
RoleSpecial operations
SizeBattalion
Part of 75th Ranger Regiment
Garrison/HQJoint Base Lewis–McChord, U.S.
Nickname(s)Army Rangers
ColorsBlack and Red
EngagementsWorld War II
  • Operation Overlord
  • Pointe du Hoc
  • Battle for Brest
  • Battle of Hurtgen Forest

Operation Urgent Fury
Operation Just Cause
War on Terror

  • War in Afghanistan
  • Iraq War
  • Operation Inherent Resolve
Commanders
Notable
commanders
James Earl Rudder
Wayne A. Downing
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia
Unit beret flash
NATO Map Symbol
(1998)

NATO Map Symbol
(2017)

The 2nd Ranger Battalion, currently based at Joint Base Lewis–McChord south of Seattle, Washington, United States, is the second of three ranger battalions belonging to the United States Army's 75th Ranger Regiment.

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