2d Battalion 8th Marines Reunion Association
An IRS Approved 501(c)(3) Charity
Verified in Benevity
Reconnect. Recover. Keep the Brotherhood Alive.
Strong unit bonds and social support are linked to better mental health for veterans.
Our reunions rebuild those bonds and that changes lives.
For many Marines, the toughest part after service isn’t what happened overseas, it’s the distance that grows once we’re home. The bonds, the laughs, and the trust never fade, but they can get lost in the noise of everyday life.
Join us. Because when Marines reconnect, they don’t just remember the past, they strengthen the future.
Your Support in Action
To make this reunion possible we are working to raise $20,000 by the end of the year.
Your donation directly supports our mission to reconnect Marines, strengthen families, and ensure no one is left out due to financial barriers.
Your impact:
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$250 helps offset one Marine’s travel costs to attend the reunion
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$500 supports family programming for one full day
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$1,000 helps cover venue and meeting space deposits
Every gift, no matter the size, helps make this reunion possible.
Image courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps via DVIDS
Why Reunions Matter
After service ends, distance grows between friends, units, and the civilian world. Reunions close that distance. Programs that strengthen veterans’ social connections improve well-being and link people to care, purpose, and community resources. Our reunions are built to rebuild cohesion, strengthen families, and save lives.
Veterans with solid social support experience fewer and less severe PTSD symptoms. The need is urgent because suicide remains the second leading cause of death for veterans under 45.
Your support powers everything we do: travel and lodging grants for Marines, family programming, and peer-to-peer support. Together, we measure our impact through belonging and connection because every reunion is a step toward stronger lives and stronger bonds.
The Veterans Crisis Line provides confidential 24/7 support for veterans and their loved ones. To connect, dial 988 and press 1, text 838255 to 838255, or visit the Veterans Crisis Line website to chat. TTY users can call 711 and then 988.
Our Initiatives
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Veteran Connections
We organize wellness programs to enhance veteran lives.
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Memorable Gatherings
Multi-day reunions bring Marines and families together.
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Travel Assistance
Offering small grants to assist veteran travels.
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Honoring Sacrifice
Participating in memorial activities for remembrance.
Latest News
Welcome to our page. We are currently planning a 20 year reunion for the Marine veterans of Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 8th Marines who served together at Outpost Viking, Iraq and returned in 2007. Learn more about them from this 2006 New York Times article.
Upcoming Events
Fox Co, OP Viking, 20 Year Reunion
Summer 2027 | Nashville, TN, USA
Our project is a multi-day, low-cost Veteran & Family Connection Program for Marines of Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 8th Marines (Outpost Viking, Iraq) and their families. For many participants, the last time they were together in one place was upon returning from deployment. Since then, distance and life circumstances have made sustained connection difficult.
The program will take place in Summer 2027 and will combine reconnection with family-inclusive programming designed to strengthen social support and rebuild unit cohesion.
Contact Us
Address
971 US Highway 202 N
Suite 5386
Branchburg, NJ 08876-3757
Contact
908-201-6005
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 4:00 pm