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March 4, 2025

Past President James A. Mazy Passing

Past President James A. Mazy passed away 21 January 2025 with his family around him. Becky Valdez spoke with Jim Mazy's daughter Stacy Alexander

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December 16, 2024

Member William White Seeking Information Concerning Vietnam

"I was with 2/4 Hotel company Oct 68 thru Feb 69 and have no memory of anything from 15 Dec 68 to Feb13th 69, not even talks with other Marines,

ISO - In Search Of

October 23, 2024

John Hembrough Passing

John Hembrough LCpl H&S 106's from Aug '68 - Feb '69 He passed away on 21 Oct 2024 (Oct 8, 1948 - Oct 21 2024) Funeral will be November 2,

Passing Magnificent Bastard

June 17, 2024

2nd Battalion, 4th Marines to Welcome a New Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Larry D. Crumpton II will relinquish his post as the Battalion Sergeant Major to Sergeant Major James C. Young followed by the

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June 3, 2024

Tyr Christensen Looking For Info on Dad – Cpl John Huntley

My father, Corporal John C. Huntley, served with the 2/4 from 1966-1968 , and I was wondering if any of 2/4 members had any information on him, or

ISO - In Search Of

April 3, 2024

Preparing Marines for a China War

The Marines are retooling how they’ll fight.  U.S. troops are preparing for conflict on an island-hopping battlefield across Asia, against an enemy

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March 20, 2024

General Al Gray, Former Marine Corps Commandant, Dies At Age 95

General Al Gray, the 29th commandant of the Marine Corps, died Wednesday in his home following an extended period of hospice care.  The 95-year-old

Passing Magnificent Bastard Battle of Dai Do

March 18, 2024

Ramadi Deployment 20th Anniversary

“Dear friends and family of 2nd Battalion 4th Marines. Thank you for your interest in the 20th Anniversary of the 2004 Ramadi Deployment events. Since

Special Events

March 18, 2024

Battalion Order 5600.1B

BnO 5600.1B signed by then LtCol Gene Bench in September 1966 made the battalion motto, “Magnificent Bastards” official. The motto was the

ISO - In Search Of

March 3, 2024

Remembering Major William “Bill” Nye

See the Legacy obituary for Major Nye here, who passed in October 2023.   Feel free to share your memories of him in the comments below or

Passing Magnificent Bastard

March 3, 2024

Association Needs A Secretary

Jeff Dancker, recently elected as our new Secretary, has notified the Association that he is unable to fulfill the position.  Past Secretary Manual

ISO - In Search Of,  News

December 22, 2023

ISO Battle of Dai Do Video

We had a request, see below, looking to purchase a copy of the Battle of Dai Do video.  Please comment on this thread (so others may also learn how to

ISO - In Search Of

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The 2/4 Association is a tax exempt 501(c)(19) veterans organization (Tax EIN 31-1720488) formed to operate and administer members and former members of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, United States Marine Corps (The “Magnificent Bastards”). This includes all personnel having been attached or assigned to the Battalion during its inception in 1911. Others may join as discussed in the Association Bylaws.
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