FMF 8th Communications Bn. Camp Lejeune

The 8th Communication Battalion (8th Comm Bn), based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is a key unit of the United States Marine Corps’ Force Headquarters Group. Activated in 1951, the battalion has provided vital communications support for Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations worldwide, including deployments in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. 8th Comm Bn specializes in establishing and maintaining secure, reliable communications networks under combat and expeditionary conditions. The battalion’s expertise ensures command and control capabilities for II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) and has earned it a reputation for excellence in tactical communications.