It carries out reconnaissance missions to support the 76th Brigade Combat Team.
The battalion returned to Iraq with other elements of the reformed 2nd Brigade Combat Team in 2005, and served there through 2008.
For the 218th Brigade Combat Team, the weeks of July 2000 were crucial.
These companies provide services for the other battalions of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
The 2nd Brigade Combat Team as of 2008 is composed of the following:
The Brigade Combat Team is scheduled for another deployment, returning to Iraq in fall of 2009.
Military spokesmen mistakenly said Friday that the soldier was from the 155th Brigade Combat Team.
There has also been a Brigade Combat Team in his district since December 2007.
The unit does not share in the established lineage of the new 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne).
On 12 January 2006, the 4th Brigade Combat Team held its activation ceremony.