Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1965–1968 Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class for VIETNAM 1965–1970 Valorous Unit Award for Desert Shield / Desert Storm December 1990- May 1991 Valorous Unit Award for SAMARRA October 2004 – November 2004 Valorous Unit Award for IRAQ February 2004 – February 2005 ( not on HRC Site) Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM 06-08 Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM 08-09 Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) OPERATION NEW DAWN 10–11 Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE 15-16 Notes References Global Security Retrieved 17 July 2005 2nd Brigade Official Website Retrieved 17 July 2005 Society of the Big Red One Retrieved 17 July 2005 Lineage and Honors Retrieved 17 July 2005 Distinguished Unit Retrieved 17 July 2005 Draft of 2nd Brigade History, compiled and edited by CPT Ross, 2nd Brigade Historian. Courtesy of CPT Ross. 26 July 2005 Honor the fallen Infantry 001 02 Infantry 001 02 Infantry 001 02 Military units and formations established in 1917