• OCT 2007

    1st MARSOC unit deployment.
  • JUN 2008

    A and B Companies, Marine Special Operations Advisor Group redesignated as 3rd and 4th Marine Special Operations Battalions. Photo By: Lance Cpl. Stephen C. Benson
  • 22 Jan 2008

    Marine Special Operations School formally activated.
  • 26 OCT 2006

    1st Marine Special Operations Battalion formally activated.
  • 11 AUG 2006

    2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion formally activated.
  • 24 FEB 2006

    MARSOC activated at Camp Lejeune, N.C.  Photo by Sgt Sarah Wood
  • OCT 2005

    Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the formation of a Marine component of U.S. Special Operations Command.