Second Battalion, 4th Marines Association

05/01/2026

The Battle of Dai Do April 30-May 1-2 1968
Survivor Frank Valdez

03/19/2026

Today, we want to honor Magnificent Bastard Corporal William P. Draughon. Tragically, Will was taken from us by his demons in 2010.

October 12, 1981- March 18, 2010

You’re missed and we hope you’re resting easy.

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Brother. 🇺🇸

03/17/2026

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Robert O’Bannon, III, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Guide, 2d Platoon, Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on 13 March 1968. While engaged in the recovery of Marines killed in action in the village of Lam Xuan the previous day, the Platoon began to receive heavy machine gun and small arms fire from a concealed North Vietnamese Army force which wounded several Marines located in a trench in front of the Platoon’s defensive position. Although the enemy was located in a tree line approximately 30 to 40 feet from the Platoon’s defensive position, Sergeant O’Bannon fearlessly stood up exposing himself to intense enemy fire while providing suppressive fire so that a Hospital Corpsman could reach and treat a wounded Marine located in the trench. With total disregard for his own safety, he continued to expose himself to the enemy fire in order to provide covering fire for the Hospital Corpsman while he treated the wounded Marine. Under a hail of machine gun and rifle fire, and rocket propelled grenades, he dashed across the fire swept area to assist the Hospital Corpsman in carrying the wounded Marine to an area of relative safety. Sergeant O’Bannon’s courageous actions, unselfishness, and unwavering devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service.

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Brother. 🇺🇸

03/15/2026

The following are short excerpts of the lives of four Magnificent Bastards:

LCpl Steven M. Chavez was born Nov 21, 1986, in Hondo, New Mexico. Steven grew up with a strong sense of duty and chose to serve his country by joining the United States Marine Corps after high school. He was assigned to Fox Company, 2/4. While deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, LCpl Chavez lost his life on March 14, 2007. His service and sacrifice continue the long legacy of Marines from 2/4 who stood the line for their country and their brothers.

PFC Antonio Orozco was born Oct 21, 1947, in Muleshoe, Texas. As a young man he answered the call to serve and joined the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Assigned to Hotel Company, 2/4, he deployed to northern South Vietnam where Marines were engaged in heavy combat along the Demilitarized Zone. On March 13, 1968, PFC Orozco was killed in action in Quảng Trị Province during some of the most intense fighting of the war following the Tet Offensive.

PFC Mark R. Dziedzic was born Jul 12, 1946. Mark joined the United States Marine Corps during a controversial time when America was deeply involved in the Vietnam War. He was assigned to Hotel Company 2/4 and deployed to the combat zone in Quảng Trị Province near the DMZ. On March 16, 1968, during a firefight with North Vietnamese forces while his unit moved to assist a reconnaissance patrol under attack, PFC Dziedzic was killed in action alongside his fellow Marines.

PFC Dennis J. Zwirchitz was born Jul 4, 1947, in Abbotsford, Wisconsin. Like many young Americans of his generation, he stepped forward to serve during the Vietnam War and was assigned to Hotel Company, 2/4. While conducting combat operations in Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam, his unit engaged enemy forces during a battle to extract a reconnaissance patrol that had come under heavy fire. On March 16, 1968, PFC Zwirchitz was killed in action during that fight, giving his life beside the Marines he served with.

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Gentlemen. 🇺🇸

02/22/2026

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-michael-enriquezs-recovery-journey

Some tragic news regarding a former Magnificent Bastard. Please donate if you can, and share if you can’t donate. Anything can help. Semper Fidelis

Hey guys, my name is Tierra Enriquez and unfortunately my husband Michael … Tierra Enriquez needs your support for Support Michael Enriquez's Recovery Journey

02/20/2026

For those of us who knew Clint, he wasn’t just a name on a wall or a date on a calendar. He was a brother. A Marine. The kind of man who showed up, stood his post, and took care of his people without hesitation.

On February 20, 2007, in Ramadi, Iraq, Clint gave his life while serving with 2/4. He was only 23, but he carried himself with the grit, loyalty, and quiet strength of someone far beyond his years. He stood watch over his brothers until the very end.

To his family — your son’s legacy lives on in every Marine who still says his name.

To his friends — his laugh, his stubborn streak, and his heart are not forgotten.

To the Magnificent Bastards of 2/4 — we carry him with us. Always.

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Brother. 🇺🇸

02/07/2026

On this day in 2007, we lost Cpl. Jennifer Marie Parcell, United States Marine Corps, in Iraq. She was attached to 2/4 as a Lioness from CLR-3.

Jennifer was raised in Bel Air, Maryland, and felt called to serve after watching her brother graduate from Marine Corps boot camp. At just 20 years old, she had already built a life defined by courage, discipline, and selflessness.

She served overseas in Okinawa, took part in humanitarian relief efforts in Pakistan, and later volunteered for the Lioness program in Iraq—stepping forward to do difficult, dangerous work in support of her fellow Marines and the mission.

On February 7, 2007, while conducting checkpoint operations in Anbar Province, Jennifer was mortally wounded by a su***de bomber, alongside SgtMaj Ellis, Interpreter Mohamed “Jimmy” Ghanem, and a civilian. Several other Marines, Sailors, and civilians were seriously wounded in the explosion. She died protecting those around her, just weeks before she was scheduled to return home.

She is remembered for her strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her brothers and sisters in uniform. Her sacrifice is not forgotten, and her legacy lives on.

We remember her today—and always. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Cpl Parcell. 🇺🇸

Semper Fidelis

02/07/2026

On this day in 2007, we lost SgtMaj Joseph J. Ellis in Iraq.

After graduating Ashland High School in Ohio, Joe enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17. He was a Marine in every sense of the word—steady, disciplined, and deeply committed to those he led. After decades of service in capacities as infantry leader, Recon Marine, and Recruiter; he stood where leaders stand when it matters most, setting the example to the very end.

Tragically, Joe was killed by a su***de bomber alongside Cpl Jennifer Parcell, interpreter, Mohamed “Jimmy” Ghanem, and a civilian. Several other Marines and civilians were seriously injured in the explosion. (Cpl Parcell’s memorial post follow.)

SgtMaj Ellis’ legacy lives on in the Marines he mentored, the standards he upheld, and the family who carries both pride and sacrifice every day.

We remember him today—and always. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Brother. 🇺🇸

Semper Fidelis

02/04/2026

Happy 2/4 Day! Photo Dump of the Magnificent Bastards in Ramadi in 2004. Kill Like a Champion!

02/04/2026

Happy 2/4 Day, you Magnificent Bastards!! Send in your photos and videos of your time in 2/4, or feel free to comment below!

Any and all years, deployments, training, whatever…let’s flood the feed with 2/4!

Semper Fidelis!