2nd Battalion 26th Marines

The 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines (2/26) was an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps, first activated during World War II in 1944. The battalion saw intense combat in the Battle of Iwo Jima, contributing significantly to the capture of the island. Reactivated for the Vietnam War, 2/26 participated in numerous major operations, including the defense of Khe Sanh during the 1968 siege. The battalion was deactivated in 1970 following its return from Vietnam, having earned a distinguished combat record.