8th Communications Battalion The following are 2/23's Unit Awards: This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps. [citation needed]. Wounded Warrior Battalion East Marine Corps Air Station New River On March 3, 1989, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines was deactivated and placed into a cadre status. PSC Box 20103. The unit was able to take part in the Infantry Jungle Skills Course and a force-on-force event at the Jungle Training Warfare Center against servicemembers in the Japanese Defense Force. DSN: 253-7734. Maj. Joseph R. Walling. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Upon release from isolation, Marines continued to abide by the standard COVID guidelines and other considerations by the host nation, with strict supervision. Although the characters were fictional, the movements of the 2/6 were historically accurate and were based on Uris' own experiences in the 2/6 during World War II as a PFC. Office: (910) 451-4018 elaina.avalos@usmc.mil. Activated 1 April 1940 At San Diego, California As The 2d Battalion, 28th Marines And Assigned To The 2d Marine Brigade, 2d Marine Brigade Re-Designated 1 February 1941 as 2d Marine Division, Assigned In December 1941 to 2d Marine Brigade, 2d Marine Division, Deployed In December 1942 to American Samoa and Detached From The 2d Marine Division, Detached In October 1942 from the 2d Marine Brigade, Assigned In February 1943 to the 2d Marine Division. The purpose of this training was to evaluate the crews that will be operating the AAVP7A1 RAM/RS in preparation for an upcoming deployment to the. Adam Henke). Operation Desert StormGlobal War on Terror. MTMC is deactivating and will turn into Tactical Maintenance Company aligning with the new logistics force design. 2nd Battalion, 2d Marines Regiment Families. The battalion accomplished these high-level concepts by completely changing their mind-set when planning exercises and training. U.S. Marines with 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/853247, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/853247/exercise-burmese-chase-2022. Jackson Kirkiewicz), U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion engages simulated enemy targets during a qualification course during Heavy Brigade Combat Team training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 5, 2016. 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion. The battalion returned to Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 19, 1919. The unit was able to take part in the Infantry Jungle Skills Course and a force-on-force event at the Jungle Training Warfare Center against servicemembers in the Japanese Defense Force. For these actions the battalion received the Joint Meritorious Unit Citation. Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom In Afghanistan January August 2011, HONORS Lt. Col. Gabriel Diana, Commanding Officer, 1/2, discussed the UDP saying, The Commandants Planning Guidance directs Fleet Marine Forces to support U.S. Navy Fleet in littoral waters in support of sea denial and control operations. He continued, These exercises improve III MEFs and 2d Marine Divisions ability to establish expeditionary fires bases and forward arming and refueling points throughout the Indo-Pacific at any time and place, further enabling the Navy and the larger joint force in times of conflict. On July 1, 1962 2/23 was reactivated, reassigned to the 4th Marine Division and relocated to Santa Monica, California on property adjacent to the Santa Monica Airport. From May to July 1941 2/6 reassigned to the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade and deployed to occupy Reykjavk, Iceland to relieve British forces. 1975, marked the last official battle of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines in the Vietnam War. A key point that was noticed very early on is that the operating environment was changing from a traditional TSC deployment to a more operationally focused deployment to deter adversaries, Graziosi said. 2nd Intelligence Battalion. The 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment will again head to Okinawa in October 2018 as part of the Corps Unit Deployment Program, according to an article in the Marine Times. This work, 1st Battalion 2d Marines Concludes Unit Deployment Program 20.2, by Sgt Alize Sotelo, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. His unit and the location they deployed to during the tumultuous time in Iraq in 2007 made for a dangerous, albeit exciting, deployment, according to Adamovage. 2023 Marine Corps Trials - Opening Ceremony, 2nd Lt. LeAnn Wu and 2nd Lt. Andrew Masters receive their commission in a ceremony at the @castatecapitol, Sacramen https://t.co/f9fXwAwptm, #MarineCorps F-35B Lightning IIs, @usairforce B-1B Lancers, @USNavy F/A-18 Super Hornets, and a U.S. Navy E/A-18G G https://t.co/Fp5wpYfSX3, #Marines from the Republic of Korea rehearse amphibious landing drills alongside Marines with the @Official13thMEU https://t.co/4H0JAIkYET, #MarineCorps recruits conduct a pugil sticks event at @MCRD_SD, Feb. 28. - An Amphibious Assault Vehicle and its crew with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, prepares to begin the Heavy Brigade Combat Team qualification course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2015. 23 May 2012| 2/23 has received several unit citations and commendations. By participating in the Infantry Jungle Skills Course, we were able to acquire many skills that we will now have for the future, Martoff said. Lieutenant Colonel William A. Worton served as Battalion Commander at the time. They landed from APA 207 the USS Mifflin on yellow beach 2. They deployed in and around the city of Ar Ramadi. This was a great experience for our junior leaders with a lot of them able to work amongst their peers and to be able to create mission success.. This is a skill that we will be able to take back to Camp Lejeune and further apply to our future operations. - An amphibious assault vehicle crewman with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, loads simulation rounds into a mounted MK-19 40mm grenade launcher during a live-fire gunnery range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 27, 2016. John Allen), A Transition Readiness Program sign stands at a Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River booth during a SkillBridge expo at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 28, 2023. Members who participated in actions that merited the award are authorized to wear the medal or ribbon on their uniforms. India Battery ["I" Battery], 3rd Battalion, 10th Marines, was attached to BLT 2/2 since the beginning of 2001 for the work-up and deployment cycle. U.S. Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/855060, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/855060/us-finland-bilateral-training. The HBCT qualification is a requirement for the AAV crew in order to deploy or attach to a Marine Expeditionary Unit. Once the assault was completed, the Marines were required to prepare a defense in case of a counterattack. Among other locations, the battalion fought in An Nasiriyah assisting Task Force Tarawa's operations in that area after a U.S. Army convoy was ambushed and several soldiers were taken prisoner by insurgent forces. It also offers sustainment to these distributed positions, and quickly displace or withdraw as necessitated by the tactical situation. Concepts such as expeditionary advanced-base operations (EABO), distributed maritime operations (DMO), and littoral combat operations (LCO) were central in framing how the battalion would conduct exercises and training. From April to May 2000, Echo company, Weapons Co and elements of Headquarters and Services' (H&S) Surveillance, Targeting and Acquisition (STA) deployed to Kosovo and took part in Operation Dynamic Response. During my time with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion I provided in field medical care, basic life support, surgical procedures, and routine emergency care for Marines in action and during . For Saipan the 23rd landed on beaches blue 1 & 2. By mid-1941, because of the growing threat of a German invasion to Iceland, the 6th Marine Regiment, a battalion from 10th Marines and other units were pulled from the division and sent to Iceland. In November 1918, 2/6 also took part in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive which was the last major offensive of the war. The 2nd Marine Division was officially organized on February 1, 1941 at Camp Elliott, California by change of designation from the 2nd Marine Brigade. Just before its one-year deactivation date, the battalion's active duty status was extended in order for the unit to deploy to the Middle East to participate in the Iraq War. Antonino Mazzamuto), U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a range during Intrepid Maven 23.2, in Israel, Feb. 22, 2023. The DLEX training design provided a first step in how we may leverage unique capabilities to rapidly disperse to and operate from key maritime terrain, Diana said. Whether it was a company participating in Joint Integrated Training Exercise, or a bi-lateral exercise like Noble Fury, small unit leaders were put to the test and were expected to perform their duty far from the command post. 3/02/2023 - https://www.wjbf.com/news/marine-corps-veteran-begins-22-hour-workout-for-mental-health-awareness/, 3/01/2023 - https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/welcome-mcrds-newest-bulldog-mascot/, 2/23/2023 - https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/this-day-history-feb-23-1945-us-marines-raise-american-flag-over-iwo-jima.amp, 2/22/2023 - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/wounded-military-from-around-world-headed-to-camp-pendleton-for-adaptive-sports-invitational/ar-AA17Mlis, 2/21/2023 - https://www.fox29.com/news/an-american-treasure-philadelphia-world-war-ii-veteran-celebrates-100th-birthday. Timothy Adamovage, a combat engineer with 8th ESB, has been stationed in Hawaii, toured in multiple countries in Southeast Asia, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and is currently biding his time in Camp Lejeune. Originally activated on April 1, 1940 the unit was located in San Diego as the 2nd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment and assigned to the 2nd Marine Brigade. The HST exercise was conducted to certify pilots in sling load operations and improve tactical proficiency. 2D Battalion, 8TH Marines. It hurt that Marines were sitting in tough restrictions, but after the two weeks of restriction we were able to begin training while adhering to protocol. The exploits of the 2/6 were immortalized in the World War II classic novel, "Battle Cry", by Leon Uris. The unit enhanced their preparation to be more lethal by adapting themselves to the Jungle environment, which is quite different from their past experiences. OKINAWA, JAPAN On Feb. 17, 2021, Marines and Sailors of 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment (1/2), 2d Marine Division returned from a paradigm shifting deployment in the vast and exotic training areas of Japan. The Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in Amphibious Squadron MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise with the warships that make up the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) from Jan. 23 to Feb. 6, 2023, which centered around two major training exercises back-to-back to enhance combat readiness through the continuous rehearsal of core Marine Air-Ground Task Force mission essential tasks. Whether it was a company participating in Joint Integrated Training Exercise, or a bi-lateral exercise like Noble Fury, small unit leaders were put to the test and were expected to perform their duty far from the command post. Even the naming convention of field exercise (FEX), changed to distributed lethality exercise (DLEX). 2/23 deployed all over Southeast Asia and participated in the Korean Incremental Training Program. Participated in support of Operation Joint Endeavor Adriatic Sea October 1996. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. It also offers sustainment to these distributed positions, and quickly displace or withdraw as necessitated by the tactical situation.. Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 2d Marines. Especially when we were at Camp Fuji and participating in operations with adjacent units over in Okinawa, Bielenberg said. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. 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. Activated 1 April 1940 At San Diego, California As The 2d Battalion, 28th Marines And Assigned To The 2d Marine Brigade 2d Marine Brigade Re-Designated 1 February 1941 as 2d Marine. U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/851449, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/851449/2d-ceb-mccre, Task Force 61/2: Enhancing Maritime Awareness. #Recruits executed numerous Marine Corp https://t.co/SU5oPEVEa8, Marisa Henry, the life partner of retired Lt. Col. Clark Henry, spreads Henrys ashes as part of his memorial servi https://t.co/ZoQqJLsIDW, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. It also offers sustainment to these distributed positions, and quickly displace or withdraw as necessitated by the tactical situation. Glenn Baker enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and was assigned as a 1371, Combat Engineer. This was a great experience for our junior leaders with a lot of them able to work amongst their peers and to be able to create mission success. During a year marred by the effects of COVID-19, the battalion successfully deployed to Okinawa, Japan in the Fall of 2020, as part of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP). Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/860060, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/860060/national-fire-prevention-week-2022. The Marine Corps DSTRESS Line is an anonymous Marine-to-Marine phone and chat support service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Iraq -2008-2009, Meritorious Unit Commendation Streamer with One Bronze Star, Asiatic- Pacific Campaign Streamer with One Silver Star, National Defense Service Streamer with Three Bronze Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer with Three Bronze Stars, Southwest Asia Service Streamer with One Bronze Star, Afghanistan Campaign Streamer withFour Bronze Stars, Iraq Campaign Streamer with One Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer, An official website of the United States government, Here is the contact information for the V28's Unit Victim Advocates: Stephanie Jones 901-451-8474 stephanie.e.jones@usmc.mil Command SARC; SSgt Seth Sassaman 910-450-6273 seth.sassaman@usmc.mil UVA; HM1 Jeshaun Kau 910-451-7821 jeshaun.kau@usmc.mil UVA. Ryan Ulibarri), MCAS Iwakuni31st MEUCLB-31VMM-262USMC NewsUSINDOPACOM, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/875214, https://www.dvidshub.net/video/875214/31st-meu-hst-training-mcas-iwakuni, Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-23: End of Course Video. He said he spent the deployment in Afghanistan in early 2010 organizing operations and learning a lot about the administrative side of deployment. Overall, the Unit Deployment Program energized the Marine Corps focus on emerging warfighting concepts, and it challenged the battalion to creatively conduct operations in new ways. We wanted to execute and distribute operations as far as possible to test our ability to command and control.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC As Marines and Sailors respond to Trkiye earthquake relief, 1,200 Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force simultaneously trained in Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 23 from 8-17 Feb at Camp Lejeune, N.C. MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC Approximately 1,200 Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force and four major subordinate commands 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, 2nd Marine Air Wing, and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade will conduct Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 23 from 10-17 Feb. out of Camp Lejeune, NC and Quantico, VA. MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina. In the months before the deployment, 1st Battalion, 2d Marines prepared for the worst of challenges posed by COVID-19, and aggressively planned to make the most of their time in Japan. II MEF Units: MEF Information Group. 2nd MarDiv. . Servante R. Coba), U.S. Marines with Motor Transport Maintenance Company (MTMC), 2nd Transportation Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group pose for unit photo on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. From August 1982 to February 1984 Marines from 2d Combat Engineer Battalion were part of the multinational peacekeeping force in Beirut, Lebanon. The 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment will again head to Okinawa in October 2018 as part of the Corps Unit Deployment Program, according to an article in the Marine Times. He admitted he matured a lot through them and took the opportunities presented to him to learn from others mistakes. 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit When we first began training, we had to consider the factors of the humidity, dense vegetation, and mountainous terrain, said First Lt. Ryan Martoff, a Weapons platoon commander with 1/2. They fall under the command of the 23rd Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. Upon release from isolation, Marines continued to abide by the standard COVID guidelines and other considerations by the host nation, with strict supervision. Jacob Layton, network administrators with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, move communications equipment at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Feb. 22, 2023. Participated as part of Multi-Nation Peace Keeping Force in Lebanon August September 1982, and February- October 1984. MACG-28 is a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. After arriving in Japan, the battalion adhered to a strict two-week restriction of movement plan. During a year marred by the effects of COVID-19, the battalion successfully deployed to Okinawa, Japan in the Fall of 2020, as part of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP). Amphibious assault and movement to contact training was conducted by Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, on Onslow Beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2015.The Marines used ten Assault AmphibiousVehicles, operated by Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, to board the USS Wasp where they stayed overnight. This is a skill that we will be able to take back to Camp Lejeune and further apply to our future operations. OKINAWA, JAPAN -- On Feb. 17, 2021, Marines and Sailors of 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment (1/2), 2d Marine Division returned from a paradigm shifting deployment in the vast and exotic. Throughout the deployment, we maintained readiness by pushing our small unit leaders out of their comfort zones to make decisions, said Captain Henry Bielenberg, a combined anti-armor team platoon commander with 1/2. 2nd Radio Battalion. The emplacement of a white, steel support member atop the new auditorium facility indicated an important milestone for the progress of Hurricane Florence Recovery projects at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Feb. 22, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Typically, something that isnt taught in great detail to infantry Marines, communications training requires small unit leaders to be able to operate independently and at great distance from higher and adjacent commands. The next day Golf company moved to secure the Iraqi intelligence headquarters from which Fox Company had been attacked the previous day. Bottom line is, heavy restrictions allowed us to do more at the end of the day.. After graduation, he commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. 2/23 pushed forward into Iraq on March 20, 2003. . Skip to main content (Press Enter). When we first began training, we had to consider the factors of the humidity, dense vegetation, and mountainous terrain, said First Lt. Ryan Martoff, a Weapons platoon commander with 1/2. We were very fortunate to be able to learn and improve with ultra-high frequencies and very high frequencies. The unit deployment program was put into practice in February 1979, and 2nd . 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Swigart and Lance Cpl. On January 19, 1918, the battalion went to League Island, Philadelphia in order to head out to France as part of the 4th Brigade, American Expeditionary Force. During this exercise the 26th MEU's Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment launched the first ever Javelin anti-tank missile fired by a deployed MEU. They were deactivated shortly thereafter on August 20, 1919. They operated in the areas around the city of Fallujah as part of Regimental Combat Team 5. We went in with the intent of paying the cost upfront, said Maj. Dennis Graziosi, operations officer, 1/2. 2d Battalion 2d Marines Camp Lejeune, N.C. Mission Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or repel the enemy's assault with fire and close combat Leaders Lieutenant. Tyler B. Comar, combat engineers with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group,. Also known as "The Ready Battalion" or "2/6 Spartans", it consists of approximately 800 Marines and Sailors and falls under the command of the 6th Marine Regiment and the 2nd Marine Division. In October 1945, the Regiment was again relocated to Camp Pendleton and was subsequently deactivated on 15 November 1945. 2d Battalion, 7th Marinesconducts METL-oriented training to deliberately generate combat-credible readiness IOT deploy, fight, and win in support of emergent crises worldwide, while preparing for deployment to the Western Pacific in support of the unit deployment program. From August 2008 through March 2009, the battalion was deployed as the ground combat element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit where during that time, they were deployed to the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia to assist in anti piracy operations. 2nd ANGLICO. Assault amphibious vehicles sit silently on Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2015. We went in with the intent of paying the cost upfront, said Maj. Dennis Graziosi, operations officer, 1/2. Maj. Jeremy P. Johnson to Sgt. The latest news and the coverage of news, events, videos, tweets and more from the U.S. Marine Corps. From August 2004 to July 2005, 2/6 became a part of the 4th MEB, acting as the Brigade's Anti-Terrorism Battalion. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 40th Engineer Battalion 2008 2009 Operation Iraqi Freedom Deployment Cruise Book at the best online prices at eBay! One Marine with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, has done just the opposite in his short, action-packed seven-year career. 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We adapted our tactics of rappelling, patrolling, and land navigation to the jungle environments of Japan. The Marines not only applied decision-making at a junior leader level but also experimented with the use of ultra-high frequency and very-high frequency radios. MEFInformation Group We wanted to execute and distribute operations as far as possible to test our ability to command and control. 2nd Marine Division. 2nd Marine Regiment. We all worked really well together and accomplished a lot.. . Throughout all of these training exercises, the unit was able to skillfully implement emerging warfighting concepts that have been the subject of the Commandant's Planning Guidance, Force Design 2030, the National Defense Strategy, and other strategic documents. Then took part in Operation Sea Signal, the security and processing of Haitian migrants. Lt. Col. Gabriel Diana, Commanding Officer, 1/2, discussed the UDP saying, The Commandants Planning Guidance directs Fleet Marine Forces to support U.S. Navy Fleet in littoral waters in support of sea denial and control operations. He continued, These exercises improve III MEFs and 2d Marine Divisions ability to establish expeditionary fires bases and forward arming and refueling points throughout the Indo-Pacific at any time and place, further enabling the Navy and the larger joint force in times of conflict. The battalion deployed to Nagasaki, Japan in September 1945 as part of the occupation and remained there until they redeployed back to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in June 1946. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. [3], 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment insignia, Last edited on 17 December 2022, at 04:37, Operation Joint Endeavor Implementation Forces, History of the United States Marine Corps, List of United States Marine Corps battalions, Organization of the United States Marine Corps, Marines Provide Protection for Counterpiracy Boarding Teams, "At long last, Marines wrap up final mission", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2nd_Battalion,_6th_Marines&oldid=1127878698, Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, This page was last edited on 17 December 2022, at 04:37. Encountering the jungle terrain allowed Marines to incorporate additional tactic considerations into planning and execution to continue to effectively seize key maritime terrain and employ our various weapon systems.. Every exercise that the battalion participated in presented another opportunity to refine the way the battalion conducted command and control in a distributed environment. This was followed by movement to Guadalcanal on January 1, 1943. Forces into Afghanistan as part of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and SWIFT FREEDOM. Afghanistan - 2009, Navy Unit Commendation Streamer withFour Bronze Stars, Afghanistan -2003-2004 Throughout all of these training exercises, the unit was able to skillfully implement emerging warfighting concepts that have been the subject of the Commandant's Planning Guidance, Force Design 2030, the National Defense Strategy, and other strategic documents. The 2/6 also took part in the Battle of Tarawa. B Co. 133 NCB was Shore Party for 2/23 until relieved on D-plus 18.[2]. Information for Families. Anakin Smith), U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. The training allows the unit to strengthen their working relationship and maintain weapons proficiency to remain being a reliable asset for amphibious operations. Their facial expressions belie their. Shore party for 2/23 was the third battalion 20th Marines which was the 121st Seabees. Marines with HMH-464 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency and improve overall combat readiness. During their deployment, contributions were made to Afghanistan and the withdraw of troops as the last participating Marine infantry force. The Unit Deployment Program was first established in 1977 as a way to improve unit continuity by, then Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Louis H. Wilson Jr. What was once a deployment focused on Theater Security Cooperation exercises with allied and partner nations, has shifted towards a new focus in alignment with strategic guidance and concepts.