2dBridge co, ForTrps, FMFLant,CamLej, N.C.

• Historical Origin: The 2d Bridge Company (2dBridge Co) is part of Force Troops, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic (FMFLant), based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (CamLej, N.C.). It traces its roots back to World War II-era engineering units. • Primary Mission: The company’s mission is to provide tactical bridging support to Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTF), enabling rapid movement of troops, vehicles, and supplies over water obstacles and gaps. • Vietnam War Service: Elements from 2d Bridge Company were deployed to Vietnam, supporting combat operations by constructing and maintaining vital bridge infrastructure under fire. • Ribbon Bridge Expertise: The unit is renowned for its proficiency with the Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) system, a modular, rapidly deployable floating bridge used for river crossings. • Humanitarian Operations: 2d Bridge Company has played key roles in domestic disaster relief, such as providing emergency bridge support after hurricanes in the southeastern United States. • Multinational Training: The company regularly participates in joint exercises with Army and allied engineering units, including training with British and Canadian engineers on bridging techniques. • Gulf War Contribution: During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, 2d Bridge Company supported rapid armored advances by constructing bridges under combat conditions in the Kuwaiti desert. • Tradition of Ingenuity: Marines of the company are known for improvisation, famously using local materials and equipment in austere environments to accomplish missions. • Ceremonial and Community Roles: Members of 2d Bridge Company often engage in community relations, including parades and STEM outreach, demonstrating the practical applications of military engineering. • Historic Motto: The unit’s unofficial motto, “Bridging the Gap,” reflects its core purpose of connecting forces and ensuring mobility in every environment—across rivers, ravines, and battlefields.