2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment | |
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Active | 1943–45, 1974–present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Specialized light infantry |
Role | Special operations |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 75th Ranger Regiment |
Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Lewis–McChord, U.S. |
Nickname(s) | Army Rangers |
Colors | Black and Red |
Engagements | World War II
Operation Urgent Fury
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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.