4th Tank Battalion (4th Tanks) is an armored battalion of the United States Marine Corps Reserve.  573.449.2003 MarineParents.com, Inc., was founded nationally on January 21, 2003 to provide support, information, and services to Marines and their family members, and create opportunities for the public to support our troops through the organization's outreach programs. In addition, the brigade supported operations designed to neutralize Somali warlords, including the raid against Mohamed Farrah Aidid that became known as the Battle of Mogadishu.  MP@MarineParents.com. Unit Hotline Number: 1-800-230-8762 . After the outbreak of war the 8th Marine Regiment with an assortment of other division assets formed the 2nd Marine Brigade and were dispatched to garrison American Samoa.[3]. During this deployment, the brigade assisted Afghan National Security Forces across Paktika Province in eastern Afghanistan. [6] The 1st Tank Battalion claimed 50 Iraqi T-55 and T-62 tanks and 25 APCs. Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Siverts VIEW BIO. It will instead build up light armored reconnaissance units, drone squadrons and long-range precision strike capabilities — plans call for the tripling of rocket artillery battalions — among other changes. Green is the color of armor, while scarlet and gold are the colors of the Marine Corps. (However, Marine defense battalions did use it.) Tank units on the East and West coasts shuttered this month and began hauling their armor to military depots, the service said. Deployment Readiness Coordinator: (910) 451-4018. The crest of a U.S. Marine Corps emblem of silver and gold above a wreath (or heraldic torse) of gold and scarlet is above the shield. [4] Tank crew “Stepchild” has the longest confirmed live kill (Iraqi BMP) by a tank at 3,750 meters (2.33miles).[5]. “If I were to use one trait to describe the Marine Corps, it would be adaptable,” said 4th Tank Battalion commander Lt. Col. Michael D. O’Quin, citing the service’s history, during Alpha Company’s deactivation. Hotline Extension: 2nd Tank Battalion (2nd Tanks) Mailing Addresses. [2] Bravo company went on to destroy 59 tanks, 32 APCs, 26 non armored vehicles, and an artillery gun. MARINE CORPS, Marine Wing Support Group 37 deactivated in plans for 'leaner and meaner' Marine Corps, New details on commandant’s plans for Marine Corps modernization expected this year. The 2nd Brigade completed its third deployment to Afghanistan in October 2013. Since its arrival at Fort Drum, 2nd Brigade earned the title of most-deployed brigade in the Army by deploying forces to nearly every major contingency, from disaster relief in the United States to combat operations around the globe.