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ABOUT 1st Marine Division
- The 1st Marine Division was activated on February 1, 1941 and is the oldest, largest, and most decorated division in the United States Marine Corps.
- During World War II, the 1st Marine Division played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, participating in major battles such as Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa.
- The division earned the nickname "The Old Breed" during its campaign in the Pacific, a reference to its storied history and battle-hardened reputation.
- The 1st Marine Division was the first American unit to land on foreign soil during the Korean War, when it conducted an amphibious landing at Inchon in September 1950.
- Throughout the Vietnam War, the 1st Marine Division saw extensive combat, participating in operations such as Operation Hastings, Operation Prairie, and the Battle of Khe Sanh.
- The division has continued to serve in conflicts around the world, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the Iraq War, and the War in Afghanistan.
- The 1st Marine Division's insignia features a blue diamond with a red "one" at its center, symbolizing the division's status as the first division of the Marine Corps.
- Notable Marines who have served in the 1st Marine Division include Medal of Honor recipients John Basilone and Mitchell Paige, as well as actor and Marine veteran Steve McQueen.
- The division's motto is "No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy," reflecting its commitment to excellence in combat and loyalty to its fellow Marines.
- The 1st Marine Division is based at Camp Pendleton, California, and remains ready to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment's notice.
