2nd Battalion, 6th Marines
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2nd Battalion, 6th Marines (2/6) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. 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.
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2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment | |
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Active | August 14, 1917 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Infantry battalion |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver |
Part of | 6th Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
Nickname(s) | "The Ready Battalion", "Spartans" |
Motto(s) | "Never to Quit" |
Engagements | World War I |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol James Armstrong[1] |
Notable commanders | William A. Worton John R. Allen Marcus J. Mainz Ryan B. Cohen |
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