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MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS SCHOOL
U.S. Marine Corps
MCB-9
U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion NINE (MCB-9), known as the "Fighting Ninth," was a distinguished unit of the United States Navy Seabees. Commissioned during World War II in 1942, MCB-9 played a vital role in constructing airfields, bases, and other infrastructure throughout the Pacific Theater, supporting major operations in locations such as the Solomon Islands and the Philippines. After World War II, the battalion was decommissioned but later reactivated, serving with distinction in conflicts including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, where they built and maintained critical military facilities. MCB-9 continued to serve in peacetime construction and humanitarian missions until its final decommissioning in 1994.
MCB3
U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion THREE (NMCB 3), known as "Better Than Best," is a United States Navy Seabee battalion with a distinguished history dating back to its commissioning in 1942 during World War II. The battalion played a vital role in the Pacific Theater, constructing airfields, bases, and vital infrastructure under combat conditions. Throughout the Korean and Vietnam Wars, NMCB 3 continued its legacy by building and maintaining critical facilities in support of military operations. In modern times, the unit has deployed worldwide for both combat support and humanitarian missions, upholding its tradition of excellence in naval construction.
MCB8
U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion EIGHT (MCB 8), also known as "The Eight Ball Battalion," was a United States Navy Seabee unit originally commissioned during World War II in 1942. The battalion played a vital role in constructing airfields, roads, and bases throughout the Pacific Theater, including operations in Guadalcanal, New Guinea, and the Philippines. After World War II, MCB 8 was decommissioned but later reactivated, serving with distinction during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, where they supported combat operations with critical construction and engineering projects. The unit was finally decommissioned in 1969, leaving behind a legacy of service, adaptability, and engineering excellence.
MTM CO
U.S. Marine Corps
NMCB-24
U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 24 (NMCB-24), known as the "Seabees," is a reserve construction battalion of the United States Navy. Established in 1942 during World War II, NMCB-24 supported combat operations by constructing airfields, roads, and other critical infrastructure in both the Pacific and European theaters. Throughout the Cold War, the battalion participated in numerous exercises and provided rapid construction capabilities for both military and humanitarian missions. In recent years, NMCB-24 has deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as disaster relief operations worldwide, continuing its legacy of "We build, we fight."
USS SIMON LAKE
U.S. Marine Corps
VMF 533
U.S. Marine Corps
VMGR-352
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352), known as the "Raiders," is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit established in 1943. Originally formed as VMJ-352 during World War II, the squadron provided critical transport and logistical support in the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, VMGR-352 has flown various aircraft, most notably the KC-130 Hercules, conducting aerial refueling, transport, and tactical missions. The Raiders have supported operations in major conflicts including the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, earning a reputation for excellence in rapid response and sustainment of Marine Corps air-ground operations.
VMO-2
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2) was a United States Marine Corps aviation unit established during World War II in 1943. Originally flying observation and liaison missions with aircraft such as the OY-1, VMO-2 provided critical artillery spotting and reconnaissance support in the Pacific Theater, including the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa. Reactivated for the Vietnam War, the squadron operated OV-10 Bronco aircraft, conducting aerial reconnaissance, forward air control, and close air support missions from 1968 to 1971. VMO-2 continued to serve in various capacities until its deactivation in 1993, leaving a legacy of versatile combat support and aerial observation within Marine Corps aviation history.
15th MEU MSSG
U.S. Marine Corps
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Marine Service Support Group (15th MEU MSSG) served as the logistics combat element of the 15th MEU, providing vital supply, maintenance, transportation, medical, and engineering support. Activated in the 1980s, the MSSG accompanied the MEU on numerous deployments, including operations in the Persian Gulf, Somalia, East Timor, and Afghanistan. The group played a key role in humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and combat operations, ensuring the MEU’s sustained operations ashore and afloat. In the mid-2000s, the MSSG was reorganized and redesignated as the Combat Logistics Battalion 15 (CLB-15) to better align with evolving Marine Corps logistics doctrine.
1st Battalion 5th Marines An Hoa
U.S. Marine Corps
The 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5) has a distinguished history of service with the United States Marine Corps, notably during the Vietnam War. From 1966 to 1971, 1/5 operated extensively out of the An Hoa Combat Base in Quang Nam Province, conducting search and destroy missions, patrols, and major operations such as Operation Union and Operation Swift. The battalion played a crucial role in securing the An Hoa region, engaging in frequent and intense combat with North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces. Their actions at An Hoa earned the unit a reputation for valor and effectiveness under challenging conditions.
1st MarDiv
U.S. Marine Corps
1st. shore party
U.S. Marine Corps
The 1st Shore Party Battalion was a specialized unit of the United States Marine Corps formed during World War II to support amphibious landings in the Pacific Theater. Tasked with organizing beaches, unloading supplies, and managing the flow of men and materiel from ship to shore, the 1st Shore Party played a vital role in operations such as the Battle of Tarawa and the Marianas campaign. Their efforts enabled the rapid establishment of beachheads under intense enemy fire, ensuring the success of larger combat operations. The unit’s legacy is remembered for its bravery and logistical expertise, which were critical to the success of U.S. amphibious assaults throughout the war.
2D SRIG
U.S. Marine Corps
2nd Radio BN
U.S. Marine Corps
31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT
U.S. Marine Corps
3RD LIGHT ARMORED RECON
U.S. Marine Corps
4th RECON
U.S. Marine Corps
The 4th Reconnaissance Battalion (4th RECON) is a unit of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, originally activated in 1952. Its primary mission is to conduct amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, and surveillance in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations. Throughout its history, 4th RECON has participated in major training exercises and has supported operations such as the Global War on Terror, with elements deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. The battalion is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and continues to serve as a critical force multiplier within the USMC Reserve component.
CAP UNIT
U.S. Marine Corps
COMM SQUADRON 18
U.S. Marine Corps
CORRECTIONS BATTALION
U.S. Marine Corps
DESERT STORM
U.S. Marine Corps
Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Center
U.S. Marine Corps
The Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Center (FASWC) was established by the United States Navy in 1960 in San Diego, California, to centralize and advance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training and doctrine. Created during the height of the Cold War, the Center served as the Navy’s premier institution for developing tactics, conducting exercises, and training personnel in the detection and neutralization of enemy submarines, particularly those of the Soviet Union. Over the decades, FASWC incorporated evolving technologies such as sonar, maritime patrol aircraft, and ASW helicopters to maintain the fleet's edge in undersea warfare. In 1974, FASWC merged with other commands to form the Fleet Training Center, but its legacy endures in today’s Navy ASW training programs.