2:27th Marines

The 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines (2/27), was activated during World War II as part of the 5th Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps. The battalion is most renowned for its participation in the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, where it played a critical role in the intense fighting to capture Mount Suribachi and secure the island. After World War II, the battalion was deactivated, but it was later reactivated and served during the Vietnam War, engaging in several major operations, including Operation Allen Brook and Operation Oklahoma Hills. Throughout its history, 2/27 has distinguished itself with valor and professionalism in some of the Marine Corps’ most challenging campaigns.