Command Deck

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Commanding Officer

LtCol Cabaniss

Lieutenant Colonel Cabaniss, is a native of Tucker, GA. After graduating high school, he attended the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps on May 30, 1990. FMF Units Assigned: 1s...

[Submitted On: 08/07/2008]->Read More

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Sergeant Major

SgtMaj Breeden

Sergeant Major Breeden is from Stafford county, Virginia. After joining the delayed entry program in 1987 and graduating high school, Sergeant Major Breeden underwent training at 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Parris Island, South Carolina where he ...

[Submitted On: 08/04/2008]->Read More

Mailing Addresses

Rank and Name

        Co (E,F,G,Wpns,H&S)
        2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
        PSC Box 20103
        Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0103

        DEPLOYED ADDRESSES ARE NO LONGER VALID

2/8 Family Readiness Officer

Family Readiness Office
(910) 451-7836/7841

Family Readiness Officer
(910) 382-0370 for emergencies

Battalion Hotline Number
1 800 230-8762 ext 32

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News and Articles

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‘America’s battalion’ readies for movement

Cpl. Aaron Rooks

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - "It's not about how long your life is, 80 years, 100 years," said Lt. Col. Christian Cabaniss on June 5 to the men of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team ...

[Submitted On: 06/05/2009]->Read More

Honors and Lineage