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2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines

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After the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines was activated initially for one year to respond to any additional terrorist attacks that might occur in the United States. Just before its one-year deactivation date, the battalion's active duty status was extended in order
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In November of 2015, a company sized element from the battalion was tasked to participate in UNITAS 2015 in Brazil. The unit conducted training with nations from all over the world. During this time, a new Marine Corps distance record for Osprey flights in the Western Hemisphere was set. The Ospreys
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In December 1990, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines was mobilized by presidential call-up to serve on active duty 99.2% of those on the rolls reported to their seven separate drill centers for duty. Within two days of activation, this, the largest and most geographically diverse infantry battalion in the
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for "extraordinary heroism in combat" during this engagement. The next day Golf company moved to secure the Iraqi intelligence headquarters from which Fox Company had been attacked the previous day. Once Baghdad was largely secure, Golf Company and an anti-tank section from Weapons Company became
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On 1 December 2008, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, were activated for the Iraq War. They deployed in and around the city of Ar Ramadi. During their deployment, contributions were made to Afghanistan and the withdraw of troops as the last participating Marine infantry force. With over 300 missions
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On 1 March 2011, the battalion deployed to Okinawa and served as a quick reaction force in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit was attached to the 4th Marine Regiment as Alpha Company. Elements of 2/23 were forward deployed in Southeast Asia, participated in the Korean Incremental
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Marine Corps, reported to Camp Pendleton, California with 1,015 Marine and Navy personnel. Unlike the standard 180-day forming and training period which most battalions require to prepare for deployment, 2/23 deployed within 16 days of activation and joined III MEF on 25 December 1990 in
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Six Marines were activated in late November 1990 from Fox Company in Salt Lake City, Utah. They left within five days to join 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines whose headquarters is in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. From there they proceeded to
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A company sized element was tasked to the De-Militarized Zone between the border of North and South Korea. The element participated in the Korean Marine Exercise Program and received the Korea Defense Service Medal during this period.
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The 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment was activated and deployed to Okinawa in October of 2018 as part of UDP 19.1. The battalion participated in Operation Forest Light 19.1 and conducted training with Japanese Defense Forces.
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For its actions against enemy forces, 23rd Marines received the following awards: Presidential Unit Citation Streamer with one Bronze Star, Asia-Pacific Campaign Streamer with four Bronze Stars, and World War II Victory Streamer.
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for preparation before deploying to Al Jabail, Saudi Arabia. They proceeded into Kuwait where their final location was Hill 99, just outside Kuwait City. They were released from active duty in May 1991 and returned home.
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on yellow beach 2. The 23rd did not have a Pioneer Battalion so the 133rd Seabees were attached to the Regiment in that assignment. B Co. 133 NCB was Shore Party for 2/23 until relieved on D-plus 18.
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Elements were deployed as augmentees to Afghanistan with other elements of 2/23 forward deployed as part of the Georgia Deployment Program and Black Sea Rotational Force.
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fall into different categories: i.e. Service, Campaigns, Unit, and Valor. Unit awards are distinct from personal decorations. The following are 2/23's Unit Awards:
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In June of 2010, the battalion received NATO orders and was sent to Estonia. The battalion participated in BALTOPS and conducted training with Estonian Forces.
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First Lieutenant Arthur Carley, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, finds shelter for his platoon near a wrecked Zero on Iwo Jima. 23 February 1945
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Provide trained combat personnel and units to augment and reinforce the active component in time of war, national emergency, and at other times as
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and commendations. Members who participated in actions that merited the award are authorized to wear the medal or ribbon on their uniforms.
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located throughout the Western United States consisting of approximately 1000 Marines and Sailors. They fall under the command of the
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as well as other Southern California military installations that included Twentynine Palms, Coronado, and Port Hueneme.
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Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or to repel the enemy’s assault by fire and close combat.
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Training Program, with some elements receiving hostile fire pay. The unit returned home in September of 2011.
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successfully completed 2/23 completed their deployment. Weapons company successfully completed missions out of
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How Annex 4th Marine Division Operations Report, April 1945, National Archives, College Park, MD 20704
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For Saipan the 23rd landed on beaches blue 1 & 2. Shore party for 2/23 was the third battalion
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For Iwo Jima 2/23 was the right Assault Battalion on yellow beach. They landed from APA 207 the
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On 1 July 1962 2/23 was reactivated, reassigned to the 4th Marine Division and relocated to
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traveled over 6,165 miles from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Rio de Janeiro.
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Units and formations of the United States in the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
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The battalion returned home and were deactivated in April of 2019.
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on 20 March 2003. Among other locations, the battalion fought in
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convoy was ambushed and several soldiers were taken prisoner by
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U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment fire a
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In January, 1973 the battalion again relocated this time to
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Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
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Mk 153 Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon
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Index

2nd Battalion 23rd Marines
February 23

United States of America
United States Marine Corps
23rd Marine Regiment
4th Marine Division
Pasadena, California
World War II
Battle of Kwajalein
Battle of Saipan
Battle of Tinian
Battle of Iwo Jima
Operation Desert Storm
Global War on Terror
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Lewis C. Hudson
reserve
infantry
United States Marine Corps
23rd Marine Regiment
4th Marine Division
Pasadena, California
San Bruno, California
Las Vegas, Nevada
Salt Lake City, Utah
Seal Beach, California
Port Hueneme, California
Los Alamitos, California

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