Officially Licensed USMC 2nd Bn 23rd Marines Patch — 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment Embroidered Patch
Prepared and Professional — 2/23 Marines, reserve infantry ready.
The 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment (2/23) is a United States Marine Corps Reserve infantry battalion with units spread across multiple locations. Part of the 4th Marine Division, 2/23 carries the motto "Prepared and Professional," reflecting the dual commitment of reserve infantry Marines who maintain combat readiness while balancing civilian careers. The battalion provides trained riflemen, weapons specialists, and ground combat support ready to augment active-duty forces when mobilized.
Marine Corps Reserve infantry battalions like 2/23 have proven their mettle in every major operation of recent decades, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan alongside active-duty battalions and performing with the same proficiency and courage. The 23rd Marine Regiment's lineage includes distinguished service in World War II and the Korean War, and today's reserve Marines carry that heritage forward through rigorous training and unwavering commitment to readiness. This officially licensed patch represents the citizen-Marines of 2/23 who stand prepared and professional, ready to fight on any given day.
Perfect For: 2/23 Marines veterans and active reservists, 23rd Marine Regiment alumni, 4th Marine Division personnel, Marine Corps Reserve infantry community members, and military patch collectors who value the contribution of reserve battalions to the Total Force.
Prepared and Professional — 2/23 Marines stand ready.
