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MAG-36
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit established during the Vietnam War. Activated on June 1, 1952, MAG-36 played a crucial role in providing combat assault support, primarily with helicopter squadrons, during major operations in Vietnam, including at Marble Mountain Air Facility. After the war, the unit relocated to Okinawa, Japan, where it continues to support III Marine Expeditionary Force with expeditionary airlift, assault support, and humanitarian missions throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Today, MAG-36 remains a vital component of U.S. Marine Corps aviation, renowned for its operational readiness and versatility.
MWTC
U.S. Marine Corps
POSTAL
U.S. Marine Corps
VMA 212
U.S. Marine Corps
VMCJ2
U.S. Marine Corps
11TH MT
U.S. Marine Corps
1st Bn. 2nd Marines H&S Co.
U.S. Marine Corps
The 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines (1/2), Headquarters & Service Company (H&S Co.) is a key component of the 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Established in 1941, the battalion has participated in major conflicts including World War II, the Korean War, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terrorism, with H&S Company providing essential command, control, and support functions. Throughout its history, 1/2 Marines have distinguished themselves in significant operations such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, and Fallujah. H&S Company continues to ensure the battalion’s operational readiness by delivering critical administrative, logistical, and communications support.
1ST Recon BN
U.S. Marine Corps
1st Supply
U.S. Marine Corps
The 1st Supply Battalion is a key logistics unit within the United States Marine Corps, providing critical supply support to Marine forces. Activated in 1950, the battalion played a vital role during the Korean War, ensuring front-line troops received essential equipment, ammunition, and provisions. Over the decades, the 1st Supply Battalion has supported operations in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan, adapting to evolving logistical challenges. The unit continues to maintain readiness and efficiency, supporting Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations worldwide.
2nd LAV Bn
U.S. Marine Corps
3D RECON BN
U.S. Marine Corps
3rd LAAM Cherry Point
U.S. Marine Corps
The 3rd Light Antiaircraft Missile Battalion (3rd LAAM) was a United States Marine Corps unit activated in the late 1950s, initially at Marine Corps Base 29 Palms, California, before relocating to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The battalion was equipped with the HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) surface-to-air missile system, providing vital air defense capabilities for Fleet Marine Forces on the East Coast. Throughout the Cold War period, 3rd LAAM participated in numerous training exercises and played a key role in advancing Marine Corps air defense doctrine. The unit was eventually deactivated in the 1970s as technological advancements and force restructuring led to changes in Marine Corps air defense organization.
4TH MARINE CORPS DISTRICT
U.S. Marine Corps
8TH MT BN
U.S. Marine Corps
B COMPANY
U.S. Marine Corps
cherry point
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, located in Havelock, North Carolina, was commissioned in 1942 during World War II as a key base for Marine aviation operations. Throughout the war, Cherry Point served as a training and staging area for Marine aviation units, supporting operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. In the decades following WWII, the air station played a crucial role in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and subsequent conflicts, providing support for Marine Corps and Navy air operations. Today, MCAS Cherry Point remains one of the largest Marine Corps air stations, hosting a variety of aviation units and supporting both training and operational deployments worldwide.
FMF
U.S. Marine Corps
HML-A 269
U.S. Marine Corps
IST MARINE DIVISION
U.S. Marine Corps
LAR
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Brig
U.S. Marine Corps
The Marine Corps Brig, also known as the military correctional facility, was established to maintain discipline and order within the United States Marine Corps. Initially, brigs were simple holding areas aboard ships or at Marine bases, evolving over time into secure, professionally managed detention centers. Throughout its history, the Marine Corps Brig has played a crucial role in housing service members awaiting trial, serving sentences, or undergoing rehabilitation. The unit’s mission today emphasizes correction, rehabilitation, and the safe custody of military prisoners, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of Marine Corps operations.
PLC
U.S. Marine Corps
TSB
U.S. Marine Corps
VMFA 242
U.S. Marine Corps