2:10th Marines

• Formation and World War II: 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines (2/10) was activated on November 11, 1941, at San Diego, California. The unit rapidly deployed to the Pacific theater and participated in major campaigns, including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. • Artillery Role: 2/10 serves as an artillery battalion, primarily equipped with 155mm howitzers, providing fire support to the 2nd Marine Division. • Nickname – “Gunslinger Battalion”: The battalion has earned the nickname “Gunslinger Battalion” for its rapid and accurate artillery fire support. • Korean War Service: Although the 10th Marines did not deploy as a regiment during the Korean War, 2/10 provided critical replacements and support to other Marine units engaged in the conflict. • Cuban Missile Crisis: In 1962, 2/10 was deployed as part of the U.S. military response during the Cuban Missile Crisis, ready to provide artillery support if necessary. • Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury): In 1983, elements of 2/10 participated in Operation Urgent Fury, the U.S. intervention in Grenada, providing artillery and naval gunfire liaison support. • Desert Storm: 2/10 deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1990-91 as part of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, delivering artillery support during the liberation of Kuwait. • Global War on Terror: The battalion has deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing artillery, provisional infantry, and civil affairs support. • Humanitarian Mission: In 2010, elements of 2/10 supported relief operations in Haiti after the devastating earthquake, demonstrating their versatility and readiness for non-combat missions. • Unit Motto: The battalion’s motto is “Second to None,” reflecting the unit’s pride in its history, achievements, and commitment to mission success.