2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Division (Rein)

The 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines (2/11), part of the 1st Marine Division (Reinforced), was activated in World War I and has since served as a key artillery battalion within the Marine Corps. During World War II, 2/11 participated in major campaigns including Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa, providing vital fire support for infantry operations. The battalion later saw action in the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Renowned for its adaptability, 2/11 has also fulfilled provisional infantry and civil-military operations roles, earning numerous unit commendations throughout its distinguished history.