Fox Co. 2/23 OIF I Part 1

2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines (2/23) Fox Company.
Saints and Sinners (Salt Lake City, Utah & Las Vegas, Nevada)

After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines was activated initially for one year to act as a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) for any additional terrorist attacks that might occur in the United States. Just before its one year deactivation date, the battalion's active duty status was extended in order for the unit to deploy to the Middle East to participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines was the first complete reserve battalion to deploy in support of OIF I.

Please take a look at part 2, it had more photos and its longer :)

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News & Politics

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• War
• Iraq
• OIF
• Marines
• USMC
• Baghdad
• infantry
• deployment
• freedom

[sekytwo]

still upset to this day i didnt join right after high school i would have been with this unit. instead i went to college! but now i'm getting ready to sign up! Go get em Marines!!

[lavadog]

I have read about 2/23 being the first complete reserve unit to be on the ground in Iraq. A well deserved tribute video for your brother. Semper Fi.