Following the September 11 attacks , the battalion has continuously deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism . In March 2002 , 2nd Battalion deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and conducted numerous air assaults , raids , patrols , and ambushes against anti-coalition forces . In December 2002 , elements of 2nd Battalion again deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom , followed in February 2003 by the whole battalion . This period marked the first time in history of the modern ranger regiment that a ranger battalion was required to conduct long-duration and sustained combat operations
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
2nd Ranger Battalion