2:24th Marines

The 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines (2/24) is a reserve infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and part of the 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Activated in 1943 during World War II, 2/24 distinguished itself in the Pacific Theater, notably participating in the battles of Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. After deactivation post-war, the battalion was reactivated as a reserve force, providing trained units and individual Marines in support of active duty operations. In the Global War on Terror, 2/24 deployed elements to Iraq and Afghanistan, contributing to combat and stability operations.