4th Marine Division

• The 4th Marine Division was activated on August 16, 1943 in California during World War II. • During World War II, the division participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history. • Following World War II, the division was deactivated in November 1945, but was reactivated in 1966 during the Vietnam War. • In 1991, the 4th Marine Division played a crucial role in Operation Desert Storm in Iraq, providing artillery and infantry support. • The division's emblem, a diamond with a superimposed spearhead, represents their motto "Forthright and Faithful." • During Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, the 4th Marine Division deployed to Iraq and participated in combat operations. • Several units of the division were involved in disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, providing medical assistance and humanitarian aid to the affected areas. • The 4th Marine Division is part of the Marine Corps Reserve and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. • Throughout its history, the division has earned numerous awards and decorations, including several Presidential Unit Citations. • The 4th Marine Division continues to train and deploy in support of national security missions around the world.