2nd battalion:3marine division KMCAS

The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (2/3), part of the 3rd Marine Division, has a distinguished history within the United States Marine Corps. Originally activated during World War II, the battalion earned honors for its actions in the Pacific, including battles at Bougainville and Guam. In more recent decades, 2/3 has been stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay - KMCAS), deploying to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the Global War on Terrorism. The unit is known for its motto "Fortes Fortuna Juvat" ("Fortune Favors the Brave") and its longstanding reputation for operational excellence and adaptability.