1st Battalion, 7th Marines
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The 1st Battalion, 7th Marines (1/7) is an infantry battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment of the United States Marine Corps. It is currently based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. Consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines, it is part of the 1st Marine Division.
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1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment | |
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Founded | 1 April 1921 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Light infantry |
Size | 1,200 |
Part of | 7th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California |
Nickname(s) | First Team First of the Seventh |
Motto(s) | "Pride, Devotion, Loyalty" "Close to Zero" |
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Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Andrew P. Hornfeck[1] |
Notable commanders | Amor L. Sims Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller Raymond G. Davis Leo J. Dulacki James Mattis Michael P. Ryan |
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Famous Marines who have served in 1/7 include General Raymond G. Davis, General James Mattis, Lieutenant General Lewis "Chesty" Puller, and Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone.[2][3][4][5][6]