2nd Marine Division
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The 2nd Marine Division (2nd MARDIV) is a division of the United States Marine Corps, which forms the ground combat element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). The division is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and headquartered at Julian C. Smith Hall.
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2nd Marine Division | |
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Founded | 1 February 1941 (82 years, 5 months) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Ground combat element |
Size | Marine Division (approximately 20,000) |
Part of | II Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
Nickname(s) | The Silent Second |
Motto(s) | Follow Me |
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Website | 2ndmardiv.marines.mil |
Commanders | |
Commanding General | Maj Gen. Calvert L. Worth Jr. |
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The 2nd Marine Division earned renown in World War II, distinguishing itself at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa.