H&S Company, 11th Marines, Camp Pendleton

• Formation and Purpose: Headquarters & Service Company (H&S Co), 11th Marine Regiment, was established to provide command, control, administrative, and logistical support to the 11th Marines, the artillery regiment of the 1st Marine Division. • World War II Legacy: The 11th Marines, with support from H&S Company, played a pivotal role in major Pacific campaigns, including Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa, providing crucial artillery fire and coordination. • Korean War Service: H&S Company supported the regiment during the Inchon landing and the Chosin Reservoir campaign, helping the Marines execute complex amphibious operations and retrograde movements. • Vietnam War Deployments: Members of H&S Company deployed to Vietnam, where they facilitated fire support missions and coordinated logistics for artillery batteries in challenging jungle environments. • Camp Pendleton Home: H&S Company is based at Camp Pendleton, California, a strategic Marine Corps base since 1942 and the main training ground for West Coast Marines. • Modernization and Training: The company has been at the forefront of integrating new artillery technologies and communication systems, ensuring the regiment remains ready for 21st-century warfare. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: H&S Company supported deployments to Iraq, where they coordinated artillery fire missions, convoy security, and base defense for Marine operations from 2003 onward. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat operations, H&S Company Marines have participated in disaster relief, including assistance after earthquakes and wildfires in California. • Regimental Pride: The Marines of H&S Company take pride in their regimental motto, "Cannon Cockers," a nickname for Marine artillerymen, reflecting their readiness and esprit de corps. • Honors and Recognitions: H&S Company, as part of the 11th Marines, has received numerous unit citations and awards for valor and meritorious service throughout its history, including Presidential Unit Citations.