12th Marine Littoral Regiment
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The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment is a Littoral regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Nicknamed "Thunder and Steel," the regiment falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Division.
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12th Marine Littoral Regiment | |
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Active | 4 October 1927 – 1945 17 March 1952 - present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Littoral Regiment |
Role | Provide fires in support of 3rd Marine Division |
Part of | 3rd Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan |
Nickname(s) | Thunder and Steel |
Motto(s) | Honor, Fidelity, Valor |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Peter B. Eltringham |
Notable commanders | Donald M. Weller Clifford B. Drake |
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