As we go forth into our deployment, we will post stories, photos, videos and commentaries about the daily lives of the men and women in uniform of RCT-1 who are defending freedom and democracy, and the reconstruction of Iraq. So please check in often... there's much more to come!
For anyone who is interested in sending care packages and/or letters, please mail them to this address:
RCT-1, Public Affairs
Unit 40145
FPO AP 96426-0145
History Of The 1st Marine Regiment - The First Marines, one of the most illustrious Regiments in the Marine Corps, was originally activated at Philadelphia on 27 November 1913. At this time it bore the designation of 2d Advance Base Regiment. On 1 July 1916, this organization was re-designated as the 1st Regiment of Marines. During the early years of its existence, the Regiment was primarily employed as a combat force in the so-called "Banana Wars", in the Caribbean area. The first of these engagements occurred in April 1914 when the Regiment, along with other Navy and Marine Units, landed and seized the Mexican port of Vera Cruz. The Regiment next participated in the Haitian campaign (1915-1916) and the Dominican Republic campaign (1916). In December 1918, the 1st Regiment returned to the Caribbean and was deployed to Cuba for approximately six months. It was a garrison force from August 1922 until July 1924... click here to read more
Currently the deployed version of First Marines, RCT-1 is deployed to Camp Fallujah, Iraq to train, equip, mentor and assist the Iraqi military, police and security forces.
RCT-1 ADOPT A MARINE PROGRAM....
The purpose of the program is to link a Marine or group of Marines with people stateside in order to receive care packages, letters of support and any other correspondence. If you would like to adopt a Marine please contact the RCT-1 Public Affairs Officer at [email protected] ....
If you are a member of RCT-1 who wishes to be sponsored, please contact your section leaders or the RCT-1 Public Affairs Officer at [email protected] ....
Thank you all for your continued support. ....
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