2:12th Marine

The 2nd Battalion, 12th Marines (2/12) is an artillery battalion of the United States Marine Corps, originally activated in 1942 during World War II. The battalion participated in key Pacific campaigns, including the battles of Guadalcanal, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa, providing vital fire support for Marine infantry units. After the war, 2/12 was deactivated and reactivated multiple times, serving in conflicts such as the Vietnam War, where it supported operations throughout I Corps. In recent decades, 2/12 has continued to deploy in support of global operations, maintaining readiness as part of the 3rd Marine Division based in Okinawa, Japan.