An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

banner

Video by Lance Cpl. Jessica Massi
French Fourragere Ceremony
2nd Marine Division
Dec. 6, 2019 | 2:18
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct a French Fourragere ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2019. The country of France awarded the French Fourragere to the Marines and Sailors of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments in 1918 for their heroism and bravery in the battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, and Champagne during World War I. To this day, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments are the only U.S. service members authorized to wear the Fourragere. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jessica Massi)
More
Combat Development & Integration