2nd batt. 3rd Marines Golf Co.

• Founding and Legacy: Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines (2/3 G Co.) was originally activated during World War II on May 1, 1942, at Camp Elliott, California. • Pacific Theater Service: The battalion, including Golf Company, saw significant action in the Pacific campaign, notably in the battles of Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. • Nickname – “Island Warriors”: The battalion earned the nickname “Island Warriors” for its extensive operations on Pacific islands during WWII. • Vietnam War: 2/3, including Golf Company, was deployed multiple times to Vietnam, participating in major operations such as Operation Starlite and Operation Hastings. • Lebanon Peacekeeping: In 1982-83, elements of 2/3, including Golf Company, were deployed as part of the Multinational Force in Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War. • Operation Desert Storm: While Golf Company was not directly deployed as a unit, 2/3 Marines provided personnel for operations during the Gulf War. • Global War on Terror: Following 9/11, Golf Company deployed multiple times to Afghanistan and Iraq, participating in combat operations and counterinsurgency missions. • Humanitarian Missions: 2/3 Marines, including Golf Company, have been involved in humanitarian relief, such as Operation Tomodachi after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami. • Deactivation: In 2022, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, including Golf Company, was deactivated as part of Marine Corps Force Design 2030 restructuring, ending a proud 79-year history. • Decorations and Honors: Golf Company and 2/3 Marines have received numerous unit citations and commendations, reflecting their valor and sacrifice in multiple conflicts across decades.