2nd Marine Division

2nd Marine Division
2nd Marine Division insignia
Founded1 February 1941 (82 years, 5 months)
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
TypeGround combat element
SizeMarine Division (approximately 20,000)
Part ofII Marine Expeditionary Force
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Nickname(s)The Silent Second
Motto(s)Follow Me
Engagements
Website2ndmardiv.marines.mil
Commanders
Commanding GeneralMajGen David L. Odom
Notable
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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.

The 2nd Marine Division earned renown in World War II, distinguishing itself at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa.