2:3rd Marines

The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines (2/3), known as the "Island Warriors," was activated on May 1, 1942, at Camp Elliott, California. The unit distinguished itself in World War II, participating in major campaigns such as Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Throughout its history, 2/3 deployed to numerous conflicts and humanitarian missions, including the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terrorism, with operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The battalion was deactivated on January 21, 2022, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, as part of the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 restructuring efforts.