HQ Battery 2nd FAG.Camp Lejeune, NC

• Origins and Activation: Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines (2nd Field Artillery Group, or FAG) was originally activated during World War II and has served as a key command and control element for artillery operations. • Camp Lejeune Roots: The unit has been based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, since its post-WWII reorganization, serving as a backbone for artillery support on the East Coast. • World War II Service: The 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, including HQ Battery, participated in major Pacific campaigns, including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. • Korean War: The battalion, with its HQ Battery, was reactivated and deployed to Korea, providing critical artillery support during the Inchon Landing and the Chosin Reservoir campaign. • Cuban Missile Crisis: In 1962, elements of the unit were placed on high alert and prepared for rapid deployment during the Cuban Missile Crisis. • Cold War Training: Throughout the Cold War, HQ Battery 2nd FAG honed rapid-deployment and amphibious assault skills, frequently participating in NATO and joint exercises. • Desert Storm: The battalion, including HQ Battery, deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1990-1991, providing fire support for coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm. • Humanitarian Missions: HQ Battery and its parent battalion have participated in humanitarian missions, including disaster relief in Haiti and hurricane response in the United States. • Modernization: The unit has supported the integration of advanced artillery systems, such as the M777 Howitzer and digital fire control technologies. • Unit Pride and Traditions: HQ Battery is known for its esprit de corps, with traditions including the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball, unit family days, and strong ties to the local Jacksonville, NC, community.