1:26th Marines

The 1st Battalion, 26th Marines (1/26th Marines) is a storied infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Activated during World War II in 1944, the unit saw its first major combat on Iwo Jima, contributing significantly to the island’s capture. Reactivated for the Vietnam War, 1/26th Marines participated in several key operations, including the siege of Khe Sanh in 1968, where the battalion played a vital defensive role. Over its history, 1/26th Marines has demonstrated valor and resilience in some of the Marine Corps’ most challenging battles before its eventual deactivation.