1:24th Marines

The 1st Battalion, 24th Marines (1/24) is a reserve infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Activated in 1943, the battalion saw significant combat during World War II, notably participating in the Battle of Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima as part of the 4th Marine Division. After the war, 1/24 was deactivated and reactivated several times, serving as a key reserve force during the Cold War and beyond. In the Global War on Terror, 1/24 deployed to Iraq in 2006-2007, conducting counterinsurgency operations in the Al Anbar Province.