1st Battalion 10th Marines

The 1st Battalion, 10th Marines (1/10) was activated on November 1, 1940, at San Diego, California, as part of the 2nd Marine Division. The battalion served with distinction during World War II, participating in major campaigns including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa, providing critical artillery support. In the decades since, 1/10 has deployed in support of numerous operations, including the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Today, the battalion continues to serve as a vital artillery unit, delivering fire support for II Marine Expeditionary Force missions worldwide.