2nd FAST

The 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) Company is a specialized unit within the United States Marine Corps, activated in 1987 to provide rapid-deployment security forces for the protection of vital naval and national assets. Based at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, 2nd FAST Company has deployed worldwide in response to crises, including embassy reinforcements, counter-terrorism operations, and critical infrastructure protection. The unit is renowned for its rigorous training in close-quarters battle, urban combat, and security operations. Over the decades, 2nd FAST has played a crucial role in augmenting security at U.S. embassies and installations during heightened threat levels and major international incidents.