Name/Title
1975 - USMC / Department of the US Navy Plaque - Presented to the Canadian Grenadier Guards from The Officers and Men of the 2nd Battalion 25th MarinesDescription
In the eary 1970's, the Regiment entered into an active "exchange" program with the 2nd, Bn. 25 Reserve Regiment USMC form NY City. These included officers visiting each other's home stations, having CGG officers and Senior NCO''s visit their Bn. in training at Fort Drum, as well as the raining area around West Point, both in NY state, the latter with a contingent from the Black Watch (RHR) of Canada, hosting members of their Bn. in winter warfare training at Camp Farnham, amongst other events..This included at least one CGG officer attending the amphibious warfare training exercises at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for a week. The West Point training included US Special Forces acting as the "enemy" force on the exercise.
ABOUT THE USMC 2nd Battalion / 25th Regiment
The 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines (2/25) is a reserve infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It consists of approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors and is part of the 25th Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division. Recently, a new Home Training Center was inaugurated to enhance the readiness of the battalion's reservists and strengthen ties with the local community. The battalion's mission is to provide trained and qualified units to augment the active component of the Marine Corps. For more information, you can visit the official unit page.Created By
Zarina CarlevarisCreate Date
August 17, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
August 7, 2025
