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USMC 3rd Bn 1st Marines — Thundering Third Patch — Embroidered Patch
The Thundering Third — 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines
When 3/1 moves to contact, the enemy knows the Thundering Third has arrived. This patch represents one of the most battle-tested infantry battalions in the Marine Corps, carrying the nickname that echoes across every battlefield the battalion has fought on.
3rd Battalion, 1st Marines has earned the "Thundering Third" nickname through generations of aggressive, decisive combat. From the island campaigns of the Pacific to the frozen mountains of Korea, from the rice paddies of Vietnam to the urban canyons of Fallujah, 3/1 has consistently demonstrated the kind of violent, relentless offensive action that defines Marine infantry at its best. The battalion's Marines are trained at Camp Pendleton and have deployed worldwide as part of the 1st Marine Regiment and 1st Marine Division. Whether conducting conventional operations or counterinsurgency, the Thundering Third brings overwhelming combat power to every engagement.
Perfect For:
3/1 Marines past and present, 1st Marines regiment personnel, 1st MARDIV veterans, infantry Marines, Camp Pendleton Marines, and anyone who recognizes the Thundering Third by reputation and respects the combat record behind the name.
You'll hear them before you see them — the Thundering Third.
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