Happy Birthday 8th Marine Regiment

98 years ago today, the 8th Marines were activated. They've been pretty much been kicking butt around the globe ever since... You can read more about the history and anything else you want to on the official website at: 8th Marines

Thank you to all of those that have donned the uniform since its inception. To those who fought, those who died, our world would not be the same without the sacrifices that you've made.

Presidential Unit Citation Streamer With Two Bronze Stars

World War II, Guadalcanal – 1942, Tarawa – 1943, Okinawa – 1945

Navy Unit Commendation Streamer

Southwest Asia 1990 – 1991, Haiti 2003

World War I Victory Streamer

Haitian Campaign Streamer

Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer With Two Bronze Stars

American Defense Service Streamer

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer With One Sliver Star

World War II Victory Streamer

Navy Occupation Service Streamer With “Asia” And “Europe”

National Defense Service Streamer With Three Bronze Stars

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer With Four Bronze Stars

Southwest Asia Service Streamer With Three Bronze Stars

Iraq Campaign Streamer

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer

Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer