4th Marine Division (United States)
Ground combat element of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 4th Marine Division is a reserve division in the United States Marine Corps. It was raised in 1943 for service during World War II, and subsequently fought in the Pacific against the Japanese. Deactivated after the war, the division was re-formed in 1966 and elements of the division deployed during the Gulf War in 1990–1991, as well as during the Iraq War. It is currently the ground combat element of the Marine Forces Reserve and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has units throughout the United States.[3]
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4th Marine Division | |
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Active | August 16, 1943 – November 28, 1945 February 1966 – present |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Ground combat element |
Size | Marine Division (Approximately 17,000) |
Part of | Marine Forces Reserve |
Garrison/HQ | New Orleans, Louisiana |
Nickname(s) | "Fighting Fourth" |
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Current commander | Brigadier General John K. Jarrard[1] |
Command Senior Enlisted Leader | Sergeant Major Christopher J. Adams[2] |
Operations Chief | Master Gunnery Sergeant |
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