5:14th Marines

The 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment (5/14th Marines) is a reserve artillery battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Activated during World War II, the battalion participated in the Pacific campaign, notably in the Battle of Okinawa, providing crucial fire support for ground forces. After being deactivated post-war, 5/14th Marines was reactivated as part of the Marine Corps Reserve, with its headquarters located in Seal Beach, California. In recent years, the battalion has supported operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, exemplifying its ongoing commitment to providing artillery support to Marine Air-Ground Task Forces.