3:8th Marines

The 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (3/8), known as "America's Battalion," was activated in 1940 and has a storied history of service in the United States Marine Corps. The battalion saw extensive combat in World War II, participating in pivotal battles such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. During the Global War on Terror, 3/8 deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, including operations in Fallujah and Helmand Province. The unit has also conducted humanitarian and peacekeeping missions around the world, upholding a legacy of readiness and valor before its deactivation in 2021.