2D RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION

2D MARINE DIVISION

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OUR MISSION

The current mission of the 2d Reconnaissance Battalion is to conduct ground and amphibious reconnaissance and surveillance along with other operations as directed in support of the 2d Marine Division. Another mission is to directly provide reconnaissance forces to meet II MEF reconnaissance requirements.

LtCol John R. Eppes

Commanding Officer, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion

Lieutenant Colonel John R. Eppes was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in July, 1984. In 2002 he began attending James Madison University where he majored in Political Science and minored in Criminal Justice. During the middle of his college career, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. LtCol Eppes' first unit was 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, Charlie Company, in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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SgtMaj Brent Sheets

Sergeant Major, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion

Sergeant Major Brent R. Sheets is a native of North Carolina. He enlisted in February 2002 and

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THE RECON CREED

Realizing it is my choice and my choice alone to be a Reconnaissance Marine, I accept all challenges involved with this profession. Forever shall I strive to maintain the tremendous reputation of those who went before me.

Exceeding beyond the limitations set down by others shall be my goal. Sacrificing personal comforts and dedicating myself to the completion of the reconnaissance mission shall be my life. Physical fitness, mental attitude, and high ethics --The title of Recon Marine is my honor.

Conquering all obstacles, both large and small, I shall never quit. To quit, to surrender, to give up is to fail. To be a Recon Marine is to surpass failure; To overcome, to adapt and to do whatever it takes to complete the mission.

On the battlefield, as in all areas of life, I shall stand tall above the competition. Through professional pride, integrity, and teamwork, I shall be the example for all Marines to emulate.

Never shall I forget the principles I accepted to become a Recon Marine. Honor, Perseverance, Spirit and Heart.

A Recon Marine can speak without saying a word and achieve what others can only imagine.