2:2 Camp Lejeune, NC

• Origins: The 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines (2/2), known as "The Warlords," was originally activated in July 1925 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and later stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. • World War II Action: 2/2 participated in several major Pacific campaigns during World War II, including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. • Tarawa Assault: During the Battle of Tarawa, 2/2 landed on Red Beach 2 and faced fierce Japanese resistance, suffering heavy casualties but playing a key role in securing the island. • Korean War Absence: Interestingly, 2/2 did not deploy as a unit to the Korean War; many of its Marines, however, served in Korea as individual replacements. • Lebanon Peacekeeping: In 1983, 2/2 participated in the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in Beirut, Lebanon, and was present during the Beirut barracks bombing that killed 241 U.S. service members. • Operation Desert Storm: 2/2 was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1990 as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, participating in the liberation of Kuwait. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit has taken part in humanitarian missions, such as Operation Provide Comfort in Northern Iraq in 1991, aiding Kurdish refugees after the Gulf War. • Iraq and Afghanistan Deployments: Since 2003, 2/2 has deployed multiple times to both Iraq and Afghanistan, conducting combat operations in areas such as Fallujah and Helmand Province. • Nickname & Motto: 2/2 is known as "The Warlords," a nickname adopted in the 1980s, and their battalion motto is "Second to None." • Notable Alumni: Several distinguished Marines have served in 2/2, including Medal of Honor recipients and high-ranking officers, highlighting its legacy of leadership and heroism.