Richard Gonzalez

The 1st Battalion, 11th Marines (1/11) is an artillery battalion of the United States Marine Corps and a key component of the 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Activated in 1918, the battalion has participated in major conflicts including World War II, where it saw extensive action in the Pacific Theater at battles such as Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa. During the Korean War, 1/11 provided critical fire support throughout the Inchon landing and Chosin Reservoir campaigns, and later served in the Vietnam War, Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. Renowned for its versatility and firepower, 1/11 remains an essential artillery unit supporting Marine Corps operations worldwide.

The 1/11th Marines is a unit of the United States Marine Corps, specifically designated as the 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. This unit is primarily tasked with providing fire support for Marine infantry units and other elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The 1/11th Marines is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California and falls under the command of the 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The battalion is equipped with artillery pieces, such as the M777 howitzer, and is trained to provide accurate and effective fire support in various combat scenarios.