Battery "F"

2d Battalion, 14th Marines

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Unit History

Fox Battery, 2d Battalion, 14th Marines was initially activated as Alpha Company, 20th Infantry Battalion in 1947.  The unit deployed to Korea in 1950, participating in the Korean War.

In 1952 the unit was redesignated as the 8th Rifle Company, until 1959 when it was assigned the moniker 8th Infantry Battalion.  Unit strength was 315 Marines.

In August 1962, the unit was split into two organizations, the 8th and 9th 155mm Gun (SP) Batteries.  The 8th Battery moved to Norman, Oklahoma that same year.

In 1972, the Battery received 175mm Guns (SP), and was redesignated the 8th 175mm Gun Battery (SP).

In 1974, the battery placed first during the TACT test and received the coveted General Clifton B. Cates Challenge trophy.  This award was given as recognition to the best artillery battery in the Selected Marine Corps Reserves.  The battery also received the 4th Marine Division Association Distinguished Service Commendation.  The battery relocated to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma during this same year.  

In 1978, the battery was redesignated the 5th Howitzer Battery (SP).  In 1979 it was again renamed, now designated Oscar Battery, 5th Battalion, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Regiment.

During 1983, 1984, and 1985 the battery placed second in the competition for the Cates trophy, continuing to perform at an outstanding level.

In 1986, the unit was redesignated Fox Battery and it's mission was changed from general artillery support to direct support.

In November 1990 Fox Battery mobilized once again and participated in Operation Desert Storm, setting the standard for both active and reserve artillery units during the conflict.

In July 2007 to February 2008 participated in operation Iraqi Freedom.  During this deployment Fox Battery successfully deployed the first HIMARS system in a combat zone

The contemporary Marines of Fox Battery carry on this tradition of excellence and honor today.

 

*Directions to the Armed Forces Reserve Center*

Directions

Distance

Time

Start: Depart Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma on Local road(s) (North)

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1: Continue (North) on S Meridian Ave

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2: Turn RIGHT (East) onto Amelia Earhart Ln

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3: Turn LEFT (North) onto Air Cargo Rd

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4: Turn RIGHT (East) onto SW 54th St

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5: Continue (East) on SW 59th St

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6: Bear RIGHT (South) onto Ramp

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7: Merge onto I-44 [SR-3] (West)

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8: Bear LEFT (East) onto I-240 [SR-3]

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9: At I-240 Exit 11B, turn off onto Ramp

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10: Bear RIGHT (North) onto S Douglas Blvd

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End: Arrive 5316 S Douglas Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73150

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Total Route

17.0 mi

  26 mins

 

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Last updated:  01.15.2009