2nd Medical Battalion

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2nd Medical Battalion
Seal of the 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group.png
2nd Medical Battalion's seal
CountryUnited States
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeLogistics unit
RoleMedical support
Part of 2nd Marine Logistics Group
Garrison/HQ Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Motto(s)"Nos Pugna Pro Vita"

The 2nd Medical Battalion (2D MED BN) is a medical support unit of the United States Marine Corps and that is headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The unit falls under the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2nd MLG).

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Mission

The 2nd Medical Battalion's task is to provide medical support to II MEF during combat operations and be prepared to deploy on short notice into any environment.

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