3rd Battalion 25th Marines
| 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines | |
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3/25 Insignia
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| Active |
May 1, 1943 – 1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Infantry battalion |
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
| Size | ~ 800 personnel |
| Part of |
25th Marine Regiment 4th Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Brook Park, Ohio |
| Nickname(s) | "Three deuce five" "Cold Steel Warriors" |
| Motto(s) | Find A Way or Make One |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lt Col. Michael McCarthy |
May 1, 1943 – 1945
3rd Battalion, 25th Marines (3/25) is a reserve infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps. The battalion was first formed in 1943 for service in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II, taking part in a number of significant battles including those at Saipan and Iwo Jima before being deactivated at the end of the war. In the early 1960s, the unit was reactivated as a reserve battalion. Currently headquartered in Brook Park, Ohio with units throughout Ohio, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania, the battalion is nicknamed "three deuce five" and consists of approximately 800 Marines and Sailors. They fall under the 25th Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. Recent operations have included tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
To locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel the enemy assault by fire and close combat. Additionally, the Battalion is prepared to augment active Marine Forces in case of national emergency.
The 25th Marine Regiment was activated on May 1, 1943. The 25th Marine Regiment fought in the Battles of Saipan, Tinian, Kwajalein Atoll, and Iwo Jima. During the fighting on Iwo Jima, the battalion was tasked with the securing of Airfield One, before pushing northward into the heart of the Japanese defenses. Colonel Justice M. Chambers received the Medal of Honor for his actions as 3/25's commanding officer during the battle. His citation reads, in part, that while "exposed to relentless fire, he coolly reorganized his battle-weary men, inspiring them to heroic efforts by his own valor and in leading an attack on the critical, impregnable high ground." His medals are displayed in the trophy case located at H&S Brook Park, Ohio.
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