1:2nd Marines Hawaii

The 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines (1/2), originally activated in 1941, is a distinguished infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps, historically part of the 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. While its traditional home has been Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, elements of 1/2 have periodically deployed or trained in Hawaii, particularly at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, for advanced amphibious and jungle warfare exercises in the Pacific theater. The battalion has seen combat in major conflicts, including World War II, the Korean War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism, earning a reputation for valor and effectiveness. 1/2 Marines continue to serve as a rapid-response force, ready to deploy worldwide in support of U.S. interests.