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Noble Warrior:
The Life and Times of
Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston
FAREWELL OF THE
MARINES FROM IRAQ
Welcome Aboard!
Welcome to the official website of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association – the "Magnificent Bastards".
On these pages, you’ll get to know the warriors – past and present – of the finest infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps and the courageous Corpsmen of the United States Navy who care, or have cared, for them. They are the greatest people I have known throughout my life, and I am honored to call them my friends and my brothers.
I hope you’ll enjoy looking through the site, getting to know us and seeing what we’re all about. We’ve been going strong since 1988 and getting stronger every year. Our membership includes Marines from all corners of the United States, men who have served as everything from Private to Commandant, all of whom share the pride and privilege of having earned the title "United States Marine". And those few who did not get to enjoy the sights and sounds of either Parris Island or San Diego earned another title – equally honored and deeply esteemed by Marines – the simple, three-letter title of "Doc".
Once you’ve navigated your way around the site, please feel free to make suggestions and let us know what you think. Those of you who have served with 2/4 or attached units, please consider taking membership and letting your friends know about us. Our 2010 reunion will be held in Pleasanton, California and, in 2011, we will be in Branson, Missouri. Hope you can join us.
Semper Fi,
Peter W. Schlesiona
President
2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Association – the "Magnificent Bastards"