2:2 Golf Company

• Unit Identity: 2/2 Golf Company refers to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, part of the 2nd Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. • World War II Roots: The 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines was activated in 1925 and saw significant combat during World War II, including the battles of Tarawa, Saipan, and Tinian. • Tarawa Landing: During the Battle of Tarawa in November 1943, 2/2 Marines, including Golf Company, played a key role in one of the bloodiest amphibious assaults in Marine Corps history. • Nickname “The Warlords”: The battalion is famously known as "The Warlords," with Golf Company sharing in this fierce reputation. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Golf Company, 2/2 participated in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and remained deployed in subsequent years, engaging in significant combat operations in and around Fallujah and Al Anbar province. • Operation Enduring Freedom: In 2010, Golf Company deployed to Afghanistan’s Helmand Province, conducting counterinsurgency operations and partnering with Afghan security forces. • Humanitarian Missions: Golf Company and 2/2 Marines have participated in humanitarian operations, including disaster relief after the 2010 Haiti earthquake (Operation Unified Response). • Tradition of Excellence: The company is known for its high standards, rigorous training, and esprit de corps, reflected in annual “Super Squad" competitions and other battalion-level contests. • Notable Alumni: Golf Company has produced many Marines who have gone on to distinguished military and civilian careers, including Medal of Honor recipients from the battalion’s earlier campaigns. • Cultural Legacy: Stories from Golf Company’s deployments have been featured in books, documentaries, and news articles, highlighting the bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of its Marines.