2nd Battalion, 1st Marines | |
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2nd Battalion, 1st Marines insignia |
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Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | Light Infantry |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
Size | 1,000 |
Part of | 1st Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
Nickname | The Professionals |
Motto | No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy |
Engagements | World War II *Battle of Guadalcanal *Battle of Peleliu *Battle of Okinawa Korean War *Battle of Inchon *Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom *2003 invasion of Iraq *Operation Vigilant Resolve *Operation Steel Curtain |
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Current commander |
LtCol A. T. Priddy |
Notable commanders |
James M. Masters, Sr. |
2nd Battalion, 1st Marines (2/1) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Nicknamed "The Professionals," the battalion consists of approximately 1000 Marines and Sailors. Normally they fall under the command of 1st Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division.
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As part of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, the battalion deployed to Kuwait in February 2003, and participated in the invasion of Iraq in March 2003. The battalion deployed in March 2004, to Fallujah, Iraq and took part in Operation Vigilant Resolve. They returned to Iraq in 2005 with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and engaged in combat operations during Operation Steel Curtain in Husaybah, Karabilah, and New Ubaydi, and Operation Iron Hammer in Hit. The battalion deployed to Okinawa to serve as the Ground Combat Unit for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit from January 1, 2007 until January 1, 2008. The battalion deployed to Iraq in January 2009 and returned in August of the same year.
The battalion deployed to Afghanistan in October 2010 through May 15, 2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They operated in the Garmsir District, Helmand Province.
A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. 2/1 has been presented with the following awards:
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Presidential Unit Citation with one Silver and four Bronze Stars | |
Navy Unit Commendation | |
Meritorious Unit Commendation with four Bronze Stars | |
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal | |
American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Star | |
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one Silver and one Bronze Star | |
World War II Victory Medal | |
Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia clasp | |
China Service Medal | |
National Defense Service Medal with three Bronze Stars | |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | |
Vietnam Service Medal with two Silver and three Bronze Stars | |
Korean Presidential unit Citation | |
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Streamer | |
Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Action Medal | |
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star | |
Iraq Campaign Medal with two Bronze Star | |
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal | |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | |
ISAF |
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