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ABOUT 2nd Marine Division
- The 2nd Marine Division was activated on February 1, 1941 at Camp Elliott, California.
- During World War II, the 2nd Marine Division landed on the island of Tarawa in November 1943 and fought in one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific campaign.
- The division also played a crucial role in the Battle of Saipan in June 1944, where they captured the island from Japanese forces.
- In the Korean War, the 2nd Marine Division fought in the Battle of Inchon in September 1950, which was a turning point in the conflict.
- The division was also deployed to Vietnam, where they participated in several major operations, including Operation Prairie, Operation Hastings, and the Battle of Dai Do.
- The 2nd Marine Division has been involved in numerous humanitarian missions, including disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the earthquake in Haiti in 2010.
- The division has received numerous awards and honors for their service, including the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, and Meritorious Unit Commendation.
- The 2nd Marine Division is known for its motto "Second to None" and its distinctive insignia, which features a red diamond symbolizing the division's numerical designation.
- The division is currently based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where they continue to train and prepare for future missions.
- The 2nd Marine Division has a long and storied history of service and sacrifice, dating back to their formation in World War II, and they remain a vital part of the Marine Corps today.
