Officially Licensed USMC 1st Bn 2nd Marines patch dustoff The Backbone of the Group

The Backbone of the Group

The Marine combat veteran carries something that cannot be taught in any school or simulated in any exercise — the knowledge of what it means to face the enemy and stand your ground

The CH-46 was retired from Marine service in 2015

Korean War helicopter aircrew veterans

MATCU-62 Marines operated approach control

Officially Licensed USMC 1st Bn 2nd Marines patch dustoff The Backbone of the GroupUSMC 1st Bn 2nd Marines Patch Embroidered Patch First Battalion, Second Marines Camp Lejeune's Fighters 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines has been a cornerstone of the 2nd Marine Division's ground combat power since World War II. This patch represents one of the east coast's premier infantry battalions, based at Camp Lejeune and ready for global deployment at a moment's notice. 1 2 serves as part of the 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, at Camp