3:10th Marines

• Formation: The 3rd Battalion, 10th Marines (3/10), was originally activated on November 15, 1942, at Camp Elliott, California, as part of the rapid expansion of the Marine Corps during World War II. • World War II Combat: During WWII, 3/10 participated in major Pacific campaigns, including the battles of Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa, providing crucial artillery support for Marine infantry units. • Navy Presidential Unit Citation: The battalion earned the Navy Presidential Unit Citation for its performance in the assault and capture of Tarawa Atoll in November 1943. • Korean War: Although the 10th Marines as a regiment deployed during the Korean War, 3/10 itself was not deployed as a battalion, but its Marines were sent as replacements to other units in Korea. • Cold War Deployments: Throughout the Cold War, 3/10 participated in numerous training exercises in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, playing a key role in maintaining U.S. military readiness. • Operation Desert Storm: 3/10 was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1991 as part of Operation Desert Storm, where it provided artillery fire support for ground forces during the liberation of Kuwait. • Haiti Humanitarian Operations: The battalion participated in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions in Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy in the 1990s, providing security and support to the Haitian people. • September 11 Aftermath: In response to the 9/11 attacks, 3/10 deployed as part of the Global War on Terrorism, with elements serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq supporting Marine and coalition forces. • Hurricane Katrina Response: 3/10 was among the Marine units that assisted in disaster relief operations in the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, providing logistical and security support. • Deactivation: The battalion was deactivated on May 13, 2013, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as part of the post-war drawdown, ending over 70 years of distinguished service.