USMC 1st Bn 2nd Marines Patch — Embroidered Patch
First Battalion, Second Marines — Camp Lejeune's Fighters
1st Battalion, 2nd Marines has been a cornerstone of the 2nd Marine Division's ground combat power since World War II. This patch represents one of the east coast's premier infantry battalions, based at Camp Lejeune and ready for global deployment at a moment's notice.
1/2 serves as part of the 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The battalion has deployed to every major conflict and contingency operation the Marine Corps has participated in, from World War II through the Global War on Terror. In WWII, the 2nd Marines fought at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. During the modern era, 1/2 has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of II MEF's rotational forces, conducting full-spectrum operations from conventional combat to counterinsurgency. The battalion maintains the 2nd Marine Division's tradition of aggressive, capable infantry ready to deploy worldwide.
Perfect For:
1/2 Marines past and present, 2nd Marines regiment personnel, 2nd MARDIV veterans, Camp Lejeune Marines, II MEF personnel, and anyone connected to the east coast Marine infantry community.
Camp Lejeune's finest — 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines.
