B co 2:16 Infantry

• Nickname "Rangers": B Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry is famously nicknamed the "Rangers," a title dating back to their service in World War II before the designation was used by the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. • D-Day Landings: Elements of 2-16 Infantry, including B Company, landed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, as part of the 1st Infantry Division's assault. • "Big Red One": The company is part of the 1st Infantry Division, the oldest continuously serving division in the United States Army, known as the "Big Red One." • Vietnam War: B Co 2/16 Infantry participated in several major operations, including Operation Junction City, and was awarded multiple unit citations for valor. • Battle of Ap Gu (1967): In April 1967, B Company fought in the fierce Battle of Ap Gu, earning a Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism. • Iraq War - "The Baghdad Brothers": During the 2007 surge, B Company operated in Baghdad and was featured in the book The Good Soldiers by David Finkel, which chronicles their struggles and sacrifices. • Decorations: The 2-16 Infantry, including B Company, has earned numerous awards, such as the French Croix de Guerre for actions in World War II and multiple Valorous Unit Awards. • First to Cross the Rhine: During World War II, the regiment was among the first Allied forces to cross the Rhine River into Germany in 1945. • Notable Commanders: B Company has been led by several officers who went on to high rank, including future General Colin Powell, who served in the battalion in Vietnam. • Continued Deployments: In recent decades, B Co 2/16 Infantry has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, maintaining a reputation for professionalism and courage in modern conflicts.