Marine Barracks, Naples, Italy

Marine Barracks, Naples, Italy, was established in the post-World War II era to provide security for U.S. Navy installations and personnel in the region. The unit operated as part of the Marine Corps Security Forces, tasked with safeguarding Naval Support Activity Naples and supporting U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the Mediterranean. Throughout the Cold War and into the 21st century, Marines from the barracks played a crucial role in force protection, embassy reinforcement, and regional crisis response. The unit was deactivated in 2007 as part of a broader realignment of U.S. military forces in Europe.