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HQ&HQ SQDN CHERRY POINT NC
U.S. Marine Corps
Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (HQ&HQ SQDN), based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, is a vital support unit for the United States Marine Corps. Established during World War II, the squadron has served as the backbone of the air station, providing administrative, logistical, and operational support to all tenant and visiting commands. Throughout its history, HQ&HQ SQDN has played a key role in supporting Marine aviation operations, both in times of peace and during major conflicts. The squadron continues to enable the readiness and effectiveness of MCAS Cherry Point, contributing to the overall mission success of the Marine Corps.
MALS 29
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 (MALS-29), known as the "Wolverines," was activated on October 1, 1988, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. As part of Marine Aircraft Group 29, MALS-29 provides aviation logistics support, including intermediate-level maintenance, aviation supply, and ordnance support, primarily for rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft. The squadron has supported numerous operations, including Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, by deploying detachments and providing critical logistical support to Marine aviation units. Over the years, MALS-29 has been recognized for its excellence in supporting combat readiness and sustaining Marine Corps aviation operations worldwide.
Marine Barracks Iceland
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Barracks Iceland was a United States Marine Corps installation established near Keflavík, Iceland, during the early years of the Cold War. Activated in 1941 following the occupation of Iceland by Allied forces, the unit’s primary mission was to defend the strategically vital Keflavík Airport and the surrounding area from potential Axis attacks. Throughout the Cold War, Marines stationed at the barracks played a key role in NATO’s North Atlantic defense, serving as a rapid response and security force for American and allied assets. The barracks remained active until the mid-1990s, when changing geopolitical priorities led to the drawdown and eventual closure of U.S. military facilities in Iceland.
NMCB-21
U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 21 (NMCB-21), known as the "Iron Horses," is a unit of the United States Navy Seabees within the Naval Construction Force Reserve. Established during World War II, NMCB-21 was originally commissioned in 1942 and played a key role in constructing airfields, bases, and infrastructure in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. After deactivation post-war, the battalion was reestablished as part of the Navy Reserve, continuing its legacy by supporting both military and humanitarian missions worldwide. NMCB-21 has participated in various operations, including disaster relief and contingency construction, demonstrating the Seabees' motto, "We Build, We Fight."
NMCB-23
U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 23 (NMCB-23), known as the "Seabees," is a reserve battalion of the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps. Established during World War II, NMCB-23 played a critical role in constructing airfields, bases, and infrastructure in the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, the battalion has deployed in support of numerous operations, including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and contingency construction missions around the globe. NMCB-23 continues to serve as a vital component of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, providing construction and engineering support wherever needed.
NMCB-24
U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 24 (NMCB-24), known as the "Seabees," is a reserve construction battalion of the United States Navy. Established in 1942 during World War II, NMCB-24 supported combat operations by constructing airfields, roads, and other critical infrastructure in both the Pacific and European theaters. Throughout the Cold War, the battalion participated in numerous exercises and provided rapid construction capabilities for both military and humanitarian missions. In recent years, NMCB-24 has deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as disaster relief operations worldwide, continuing its legacy of "We build, we fight."
1st Battalion 5th Marines An Hoa
U.S. Marine Corps
The 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5) has a distinguished history of service with the United States Marine Corps, notably during the Vietnam War. From 1966 to 1971, 1/5 operated extensively out of the An Hoa Combat Base in Quang Nam Province, conducting search and destroy missions, patrols, and major operations such as Operation Union and Operation Swift. The battalion played a crucial role in securing the An Hoa region, engaging in frequent and intense combat with North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces. Their actions at An Hoa earned the unit a reputation for valor and effectiveness under challenging conditions.
26th MEU
U.S. Marine Corps
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Activated in the 1960s, the unit has participated in a wide array of operations, ranging from humanitarian assistance in Kosovo and Haiti to combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 26th MEU was notably the first conventional U.S. force to enter Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001. Renowned for its rapid response capability, the 26th MEU continues to serve as a flexible, forward-deployed force ready for crisis response and contingency operations worldwide.
4:11th Marines
U.S. Marine Corps
The 4th Battalion, 11th Marines (4/11) is an artillery battalion of the United States Marine Corps, first activated during World War II in 1942. Assigned to the 1st Marine Division, 4/11 provided crucial fire support in campaigns such as Guadalcanal and later in the Pacific Theater, including the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa. The battalion was deactivated after the war but has since been reactivated several times, serving in conflicts including the Gulf War, where it provided artillery support during Operation Desert Storm. Today, 4/11 continues to serve as a reserve artillery unit, upholding its tradition of excellence in fire support for Marine ground forces.
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