RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE FOR PHIBEX-58 FAST LANDING FORCE; ATLANTIC. This was a great operation,
It was the first time in history, which a force of such magnitude was landed by helicopters from bases on USS Navy Aircraft Carriers many miles at sea, mine, being the USS Valley Forge.
Enjoying my retirement, and connecting with old friends.
(Always open to comments & correction from all my Brothers & Sisters at TWS)
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.
The 2nd Marine Division earned renown in World War II, distinguishing itself at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa
The lineal forebearer of the 2nd Marine Division is the 2nd Marine Brigade, which was activated on 1 July 1936 at San Diego, California.
The 2nd Marine Division was officially organized on February 1, 1941 at Camp Elliott, California by change of designation from the 2nd Marine Brigade.
Enjoying my retirement, and connecting with old friends.
Sepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Fraters Infinitas"
