11th Marines 29 Palms

The 11th Marine Regiment, based at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, is the artillery regiment of the 1st Marine Division. Activated in 1918, the unit has served in major conflicts including World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism. Equipped primarily with M777 howitzers, the 11th Marines provide direct and general artillery support to maneuver units of the 1st Marine Division. Their training and operational activities at Twentynine Palms ensure readiness to deliver timely, accurate, and lethal fire support in any environment.