1:14th Marines HQ

• 1st Battalion, 14th Marines (1/14): Known as "The Highlanders," 1/14 was a Reserve artillery battalion of the United States Marine Corps, primarily using the M198 155mm howitzer. • World War II Origins: The 14th Marine Regiment, including 1/14, was activated in 1943 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. • Battle of Iwo Jima: Elements of the 14th Marines, with 1/14 as part of its lineage, supported the invasion of Iwo Jima, providing essential artillery support to infantry units. • Reserve Service: After World War II, 1/14 was reactivated as a Reserve unit, with its Headquarters Battery based in Alameda, California, and later in Walnut Creek, California. • Gulf War Activation: 1/14 was activated for Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1990-1991, deploying batteries and Marines to support combat operations in the Middle East. • Global War on Terror: 1/14 deployed batteries and detachments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, often providing provisional infantry and convoy security roles in addition to artillery missions. • Disaster Relief: Marines from 1/14 have supported humanitarian efforts, including disaster relief missions in the United States, showcasing the versatility of Marine Reserve units. • Deactivation: The battalion was deactivated in 2007 as part of a broader Marine Corps Reserve reorganization, ending over 60 years of active and reserve service. • Unit Motto: The battalion’s motto, “Highlanders,” reflects the proud, resilient spirit of its Marines, many of whom hail from the rugged terrain of Northern California. • Legacy and Honors: 1/14 and its Headquarters Battery earned numerous unit citations and campaign streamers, with a history that continues to inspire Marine artillerymen today.