2:8 Camp Lejeune N.C.

The 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is a distinguished infantry battalion within the 2nd Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps. Activated in 1940, 2/8 has participated in major conflicts including World War II, where they fought in key battles such as Tarawa, Saipan, and Okinawa. In more recent history, the battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting combat and security operations. Renowned for their motto "America's Battalion," 2/8 continues to serve as a versatile, forward-deployed force ready to respond to crises worldwide.