Headquarters and Service Battalion Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC

• Foundational Role: Headquarters and Service Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, serves as the backbone of the base, providing essential administrative, logistical, and operational support to the installation and tenant commands. • Historic Activation: The unit traces its origins back to the early days of Camp Lejeune’s establishment during World War II in 1941, making it one of the base’s oldest organizational elements. • Support to Major Operations: H&S Battalion has supported Marine units deploying for every major conflict since World War II, including Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terror. • Home of the Base Commander: The battalion is responsible for providing staff support to the Base Commander, effectively running the day-to-day operations of the vast Camp Lejeune complex. • Disaster Response: The battalion has played a vital role in disaster response and recovery, especially during hurricanes that frequently affect coastal North Carolina. • Diverse Composition: The unit incorporates a wide range of specialties, including personnel administration, legal, public affairs, communications, supply, and motor transport. • Training Hub: H&S Battalion oversees many of the base’s training facilities and ranges, serving as a central point for training coordination for thousands of Marines annually. • Community Outreach: The battalion is heavily involved in community relations, often organizing volunteer events and participating in local parades and ceremonies in Jacksonville, NC. • Notable Alumni: Many Marines who started their careers at H&S Battalion have gone on to hold senior leadership positions within the Marine Corps. • Symbolic Crest: The battalion’s unit crest features the Marine Corps emblem and symbols representing its support mission and enduring connection to Camp Lejeune.