2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines

2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines
2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines insignia
Active	May 1, 1942 – December 31, 1945 July 20, 1951 – January 21, 2022
Country	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Type	Light infantry
Role	Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver
Part of	3rd Marine Regiment 3rd Marine Division
Nickname(s)	"Island Warriors"
Motto(s)	"Fortuna Fortes Juvat (Fortune Favors the Brave)"
Engagements	World War II Battle of Bougainville Battle of Guam Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm War on Terror Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Operation Red Wings
Commanders
Notable commanders	Hector de Zayas

2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines (2/3) was an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii consisting of approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors. The battalion fell under the command of the 3rd Marine Regiment and the 3rd Marine Division. The battalion was deactivated in January 2022 as part of the Marine Corps' ongoing Force Design efforts.