2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
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The 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (2/7) is a light infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. They are based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms and consist of approximately 800 marines and sailors. The battalion falls under the command of the 7th Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division.
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2nd Battalion, 7th Marines | |
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Active | 1 January 1940 – 26 February 1947 17 August 1950 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Light Infantry |
Size | 800 |
Part of | 7th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms |
Nickname(s) | "War Dogs" "Havoc" |
Motto(s) | "Ready for all, yielding to none." |
Anniversaries | 1 January 1940 |
Engagements | World War II
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Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Christopher A. Macak |
Notable commanders | Herman H. Hanneken James D. Hittle Odell M. Conoley Paul K. Van Riper |
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