U.S. Marines. Powerful M1A1 Abrams tanks of the 2nd Marine Division.

The 2nd Tank Battalion (Iron Horse) was an armored battalion of the United States Marine Corps which was based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. It fell under the command of the 2nd Marine Division and the II Marine Expeditionary Force. Beginning in 2020 the United States Marine Corps deactivated all its tank battalions in order to conform to its 2030 modernization plan. The 2nd Tank Battalion was deactivated on May 5, 2021, after 79 years of service. In May 2021, all 450 Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks were transferred to the US Army. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. Read more: