1st Battalion, 8th Marines (1/8) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps, activated in 1940. The unit distinguished itself during World War II, notably participating in the Battle of Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. In subsequent decades, 1/8 took part in major operations such as the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon in 1983, where it suffered casualties in the Beirut barracks bombing. In the 21st century, the battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, upholding its reputation for bravery and professionalism.
