Commanding Officer

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LtCol Canfield

LtCol Canfield was commissioned in May of 1993 after graduating from Virginia Tech with a BS in Civil Engineering. Upon completion of The Basic School and the Infantry Officers Course, he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Company Executive Offi...

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Command Philosophy

Of all forces, which are of influence in war, the spirit of the warrior is the most decisive one. My philosophy of command consists of four simple words: Discipline, Proficiency, ...

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TO BE, RATHER THAN TO SEEM

               

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FAMILY READINESS UPDATES

Family Readiness Officer (FRO) Contact Information



        Office - (910) 451-1018
        Black Berry - (910) 382-0647
        Email - james.chartier@usmc.mil
        Hotline - 1-800-230-8762


        Local Mailing Adress:

        Rank, Last Name, First Name, MI.
        1st Battalion, 8th Marines
        Company / Section
        2nd Marine Division
        PSC Box 20102
        Camp Lejeune, NC 28542


        Officer of the Day - (910) 451-4446

Welcome and Contact Information

Welcome to the official website for 1st Battalion, 8th Marines.

Here you will find letters from our Commanding Officer, Sergeant Major, Company Commanders, Chaplain, and Family Readiness Officer. You will also find pictures of Marines in the battalion, notices of awards and promotions, and official articles about the Battalion.

CONTACT INFORMATION
1/8 Information Hotline: 1-800-230-8762 (Dial 3, then 1)
1/8 Officer of the Day: 910-451-4446




Local Mailing Address:

1st Battalion, 8th Marines
Company/Section
2d Marine Division
PSC BOX 20102
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542




This site is in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. All relevant information on this Act can be found here:Freedom of Information Act

Sergeant Major

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SgtMaj Rice

Sergeant Major Rice is a native of Canby, Oregon. He was born 03 May 1973 and graduated from Canby Union High School in 1990. Sergeant Major Rice graduated from Recruit Training 15 April 1991 from San Diego, CA then completed the Basic Enginee...

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Message From The SgtMaj

1/8 Battalion family and friends, welcome. I am extremely honored to be a part of the 1/8 team. I appreciate the sacrifices the families make in support of their husbands and sons. I look forward to meeting all that are able to attend any of the f...

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What's Current with 1/8

 

"Alpha Company Marines conducting PCCs (Pre-Combat Checks) and PCIs (Pre-Combat Inspections) while out at range F-18."

1/8 in the News