Command Deck

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Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Col. Lawrence M. Landon

Lieutenant Colonel Landon was commissioned via the PLC program after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Pacific Lutheran University in 1990. After The Basic School and Infantry Officer Course, Lieutenant Colonel Landon w...

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Battalion SgtMaj

SgtMaj Stephen A. Thomas

Sergeant Major Thomas has been the Sergeant Major of 2d Reconnaissance Battalion since July 2008. Sergeant Major Stephen A. Thomas was born in illinois. He enlisted, and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. ...

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Basic Information

Command Duty Officer

        (910) 440-7753
        Battalion Chaplain
        (910) 526-9888
        Family Readiness Officer
        (910) 440-7811
        Garrison Mailing Address
        Rank and Full Name
        Company, Platoon, Section
        2D Reconnaissance Battalion
        2D Marine Division
        PSC Box 20138
        Ccmp Lejeune, NC 28542-0138

The Companies

Alpha Company
Commanding Officer: Capt Flores
Company First Sergeant: 1stSgt Hart

Bravo Company
Commanding Officer: Capt Hood
Company First Sergeant: 1stSgt Rice

Charlie Company
Commanding Officer: Capt Rigaut
Company First Sergeant: 1stSgt Tunnell

Force Company
Commanding Officer: Maj Carr
Company First Sergeant: 1stSgt Brown

H&S Company
Commanding Officer: Capt Bechtold
Company First Sergeant: 1stSgt Morris

Latest News and Important Information

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So You Want To Be Recon?

Recon Special Training

Interested in Becoming a Recon Marine?...

[Submitted On: 07/20/2009]->Read More

Recon Marines revisit insurgents in Helmand

Cpl. Aaron Rooks

More than 130 Marines from Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, accompanied by soldiers from the Afghan National Army, conducted an operation to disrupt insurgent activity in northeastern Helmand prov...

[Submitted On: 10/15/2009]->Read More

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Recon Marines work with Iraqi Commandos to build stronger force

By Cpl. Alan Addison , Regimental Combat Team 8

It’s a few hours before sunrise and Marines are at their vehicles preparing for the day’s mission. Once all of the appropriate checks have been made, they don their gear, load into their vehicles and begin their journey. About two hours later, the small convoy comes to a stop in front of a marksmanship range, just a short distance from what appears to be a small compound. ...

[Submitted On: 07/20/2009]->Read More

Hurricane Safety

Hurricane Season begins June 1st

Hurricane Season begins June 1st. Marines or their families needing assistance with Hurricane Season preparation or who need assistance with evacuation, should it become necessary, should contact: Capt Norm Mitchell, Destructive Weather Officer...

[Submitted On: 05/19/2009]->Read More

News

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2nd Recon Conducts Parachute Training

LCpl. John A. Faria

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, practiced parachuting out of the MV-22 Opsrey at Tactical Landing Zone Falcon, here, June 5. The training allowed Marines to maintain the...

[Submitted On: 06/10/2009]->Read More

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Recon Challenge builds teamwork

Lance Cpl. John Faria

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The Marines of Company A, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, competed in a Recon Challenge, here, May 7. The challenge course ran roughly 18 miles long, and included six events which tested...

[Submitted On: 06/04/2009]->Read More