MAGTF CM 2-88 Arrives in Persian Gulf

MAGTF CM 2-88 Arrives in Persian Gulf

January 27, 1988, in Marine Corps history.

On January 27, 1988, approximately 400 Marines and sailors from the 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 2nd Force Service Support Group deployed for the Persian Gulf. The Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) CM 2-88 would relieve Contingency MAGTF 1-88 in the region and provide the effective landing force capability to Joint Task Force Middle East.

Image info: The 2nd Marine Division insignia. (USMC photo/released.)


Sale on Marine Corps T-Shirts at the EGA Shop

Who needs a superhero when your ____ is a Marine

CLICK TO SHOP NOW

One of our best selling family designs is back. Now available in dozens of colors. The front of the shirt has the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA). On the back, you choose the affiliation of your HERO!

EGA Shop, purchase Marine Corps Clothing and Support Our Troops at the same time!
Marine Parents and the Marine Corps
Recruit Parents
Whats After Boot Camp
After The Corps