3/8 Fortune Favors the Strong Flag Heavy Weapons in the War in Afghanistan

in the War in Afghanistan as well as Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve

The battalion falls under the 25th Marine Regiment in the 4th Marine Division

All the Way

"C'mon Doc

to accomplish the mission

3/8 Fortune Favors the Strong Flag Heavy Weapons in the War in Afghanistan3rd Battalion, 8th Marines (3 8) An infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Known as the "Fighting Third" Their motto is "Fortuna Favet Fortibus" (Fortune Favors the Strong). Insignia The imagery features a combination of dogs, a knife bayonet, and a backdrop of lava rock. Nicknames "Lava Dogs" & "Chicha Jima Marines" Their Companies include: Headquarters and Service Company Company