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MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Security Forces
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Security Forces (MSF) are specialized units within the United States Marine Corps tasked with providing security at critical naval installations and assets worldwide. Established during the Cold War era, these forces were initially formed to safeguard strategic resources, including nuclear weapons and key command centers. Over the decades, their role expanded to include counterterrorism, anti-sabotage, and rapid response to security threats. Today, Marine Security Forces are recognized for their rigorous training and are deployed globally to protect vital interests of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
MCSF BANGOR
U.S. Marine Corps
NAMTRA
U.S. Marine Corps
VIETNAM
U.S. Marine Corps
VMFA-112
U.S. Marine Corps
WFTBN
U.S. Marine Corps
1ST MEF
U.S. Marine Corps
2:11th Marines
U.S. Marine Corps
The 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines (2/11) is an artillery battalion of the United States Marine Corps, first activated in 1918 during World War I. It saw extensive action throughout World War II, supporting Marine operations at Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa with effective artillery fire. In the Korean War, 2/11 provided crucial fire support during major engagements such as the Inchon Landing and the Chosin Reservoir campaign. More recently, the battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of providing artillery support and adapting to modern expeditionary warfare requirements.
2:8th Marines
U.S. Marine Corps
The 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines (2/8), known as "America's Battalion," was activated on April 1, 1940, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During World War II, the battalion participated in major campaigns including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. In subsequent decades, 2/8 deployed to numerous hotspots, including Lebanon in 1958, the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and the Global War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. The battalion has built a distinguished reputation for its combat effectiveness and readiness, serving as a vital component of the 2nd Marine Division.
4th AAV
U.S. Marine Corps
HQ 2-12
U.S. Marine Corps
MACG-48
U.S. Marine Corps
MATCS-38
U.S. Marine Corps
MATCU 62
U.S. Marine Corps
MSSG-26
U.S. Marine Corps
SECOND DIVISION
U.S. Marine Corps
1st Marine Logistics Group
U.S. Marine Corps
The 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) was activated on July 1, 1947, as the 1st Combat Service Group at Camp Pendleton, California. Throughout its history, the unit has provided critical logistical support to Marine forces in major conflicts, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Renamed several times, it became the 1st Marine Logistics Group in 2005, reflecting its expanded mission of providing comprehensive supply, maintenance, transportation, health services, and support to the I Marine Expeditionary Force. Today, the 1st MLG remains a vital component of U.S. Marine Corps operations, ensuring combat readiness and sustainment across the globe.
24th MEU
U.S. Marine Corps
The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is a rapid-response, air-ground task force of the United States Marine Corps, established in 1982. Headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, it has participated in major operations including peacekeeping in Lebanon during the early 1980s, combat and humanitarian missions in Somalia and Bosnia in the 1990s, and multiple deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The 24th MEU specializes in crisis response, often embarking aboard U.S. Navy amphibious ships as part of an Amphibious Ready Group. Its flexible composition allows the unit to conduct a wide range of missions, from combat operations to disaster relief around the globe.
3RD MP BN
U.S. Marine Corps
8th Engineers
U.S. Marine Corps
bulk fuel company
U.S. Marine Corps
MABS 11
U.S. Marine Corps
MARINE BARRACKS ANNAPOLIS
U.S. Marine Corps