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**2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (2/8), USMC – Short Military History:** The 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (2/8), known as "America’s Battalion," is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps, part of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Activated in 1940, 2/8 participated in major World War II campaigns, including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. The battalion has since served in multiple conflicts, such as Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Throughout its history, 2/8 has built a reputation for valor, adaptability, and operational excellence across diverse combat environments.