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Marine Corps establishes its first medium-range missile battalion

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division present arms during a re-designation ceremony at WPT Hill Field, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 9, 2026. The ceremony officially recognized the Battalion’s transition from an Artillery Battalion to a Medium Missile Battalion, improving 1st Battalion, 10th Marines’ capabilities to provide support to operations and exercises involving sea denial and littoral access, in line with Marine Corps Force Design. (U.S. Marine C
Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division formally redesignated into a medium-range missile battalion on Oct. 9, 2026 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French.
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The U.S. Marine Corps officially redesignated the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment into its first dedicated medium-range missile battalion at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. As detailed in a Marine Corps announcement, the unit will utilize the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), a remotely operated anti-ship platform capable of launching Naval Strike Missiles over 100 miles. Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Joseph Mozzi emphasized the unit's role in providing land-based sea denial capabilities. The restructuring reflects broader force modernization under the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 plan.

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