Officially Licensed USMC 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Patch US Customs and Border Protection and close air support were

and close air support were accurately directed onto enemy positions

This patch represents the service members whose performance under fire earned them one of the military's most respected awards

In-Country Service Recognized

Now based at MCAS New River with MV-22 Osprey squadrons

Officially Licensed USMC 2nd Recruit Training Battalion Patch US Customs and Border Protection and close air support were2nd Recruit Training Battalion USMC Embroidered Patch 2nd RTB Forging Marines The 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island continues the proud tradition of transforming civilians into Marines. This officially licensed patch represents the Drill Instructors who carry the sacred responsibility of making Marines. The 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at MCRD Parris Island conducts the complete 13 week recruit training program, guiding recruits