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HMT 303
U.S. Marine Corps
Landing Support
U.S. Marine Corps
Landing Support units have played a crucial role in amphibious operations since World War II, when they were first established by the United States Marine Corps as part of the Shore Party. Their primary mission was to organize and facilitate the rapid movement of troops, equipment, and supplies from ship to shore during amphibious assaults, ensuring the success of operations such as the Normandy landings and Pacific island campaigns. Over time, Landing Support units evolved to include advanced logistics, beachhead management, and coordination with air and naval elements. Today, they continue to provide critical support in expeditionary environments, enabling the seamless flow of combat power in both humanitarian and combat missions.
MABS-12
U.S. Marine Corps
MACS-9
U.S. Marine Corps
MARINE BARRACKS NORFOLK VA
U.S. Marine Corps
MARINE DETACHMENT
U.S. Marine Corps
MARINE FORCES RESERVE
U.S. Marine Corps
SUBIC BAY
U.S. Marine Corps
TAVSC
U.S. Marine Corps
VMF 451
U.S. Marine Corps
WALKING DEAD
U.S. Marine Corps
1st Recruit Training Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps
2D MAINT BN
U.S. Marine Corps
31st MAU
U.S. Marine Corps
The 31st Marine Amphibious Unit (31st MAU), originally activated in March 1967, is a forward-deployed, rapid-response Marine Air-Ground Task Force of the United States Marine Corps. The unit played a pivotal role during the Vietnam War, conducting amphibious operations and contingency missions throughout the Western Pacific. In 1988, the 31st MAU was redesignated as the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reflecting its enhanced capabilities and evolving mission set. Today, the 31st MEU remains the only continuously forward-deployed MEU, supporting U.S. interests and humanitarian assistance operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
3rd Battlion 5th Marines
U.S. Marine Corps
The 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (3/5), known as "Darkhorse," was activated in 1917 and served with distinction in World War I, participating in the legendary Battle of Belleau Wood. During World War II, 3/5 fought in major Pacific campaigns, including Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa. The battalion played critical roles in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, earning numerous unit citations for valor and effectiveness. In recent years, 3/5 deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, notably enduring heavy combat in Sangin, Helmand Province, where it upheld its reputation for courage and resilience.
AAS BN
U.S. Marine Corps
ALPHA 1-10
U.S. Marine Corps
DEVIL DOGS
U.S. Marine Corps
GUANTANAMO BAY CUBA
U.S. Marine Corps
HMLA 775
U.S. Marine Corps
HQ CO 8TH MAR
U.S. Marine Corps
MCAS TUSTIN
U.S. Marine Corps
NINTH MARINES
U.S. Marine Corps
VMF 225
U.S. Marine Corps