2:2 Camp Lejeune, NC

The 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines (2/2), based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Activated in July 1925, 2/2 has a distinguished history, serving in major conflicts including World War II, the Korean War, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terrorism. Notably, the battalion participated in the Battle of Tarawa during WWII and has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan in recent decades. Known as "The Warlords," 2/2 remains a vital component of the 2nd Marine Division, ready to respond to crises worldwide.