1st marines

• Oldest Active Marine Regiment: The 1st Marine Regiment, known as "1st Marines," was activated on March 1, 1941, making it one of the oldest and most storied regiments in the United States Marine Corps. • Nickname - "The First of the First": The regiment is often called "The First of the First" because it is the first regiment of the 1st Marine Division. • Guadalcanal Heroics: The 1st Marines played a crucial role in the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II, enduring harsh jungle conditions and fierce Japanese resistance in 1942. • Purple Heart Ridge: During the Battle of Peleliu, the 1st Marines suffered such heavy casualties on a ridge that it became known as "Bloody Nose Ridge" or "Purple Heart Ridge." • Chosin Reservoir Legend: In the Korean War, the 1st Marines were part of the legendary "Chosin Few" who fought their way out of encirclement at the Chosin Reservoir in freezing temperatures. • Vietnam War Service: The regiment participated in numerous major operations during the Vietnam War, including Operation Starlite, the first major U.S. ground operation of the conflict. • Grenada and Gulf War: The 1st Marines redeployed to the Middle East for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991, helping liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. • Iraq and Afghanistan Deployments: In the 21st century, the 1st Marines have been repeatedly deployed for combat operations in Iraq (notably during the Battle of Fallujah) and Afghanistan. • Presidential Unit Citations: The regiment has been awarded multiple Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism in action, including for their actions at Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Okinawa, and Chosin Reservoir. • Symbolic Insignia: The 1st Marines' insignia features a blue diamond with the numeral "1" and the word "Guadalcanal," signifying their storied heritage and sacrifice during World War II.