Our mission
"The 1st Battalion 5th Marines Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization striving to reduce Veteran Suicide through the power of connection and support from other veterans, family, and friends. We intend to provide our 1/5 family with a sense of pride, gratitude, celebration, support, and community."
Association News & Updates
1/5 Association Warriors (Board)
We are honored to serve the 1/5 Association Warriors and are dedicated to ensuring its continued success.
Historical Commemorations
Historical Commemorations
Our dedication to the Gold Star Families of 1/5, the families of our fallen, is unwavering. We will continue to honor the memory of their loved ones and provide ongoing support, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.
2026 Cateran Yomp
Our team of seven Marines completed the Cateran Yomp as more than just a physical challenge — it was an opportunity to reconnect through shared purpose and perseverance. The demanding terrain and long miles gave us space to reflect, heal, and support one another, strengthening the trust that comes from facing adversity together. By the end of the journey, we returned not only with a sense of accomplishment, but with deeper bonds and renewed resilience as a team.
1st Battalion 5th Marines Ramadi 20-Year Reunion August 2025
Two decades after forging bonds in Ramadi, we were thrilled to welcome you and your loved ones to our 2025 reunion. This gathering was a heartfelt chance to reconnect, share stories, and honor our shared experiences.
1/5 Warriors Stories & Resources
Voices of Freedom
We are partnering with the Voices of Freedom project, part of the Americans in Wartime Experience museum. This project is dedicated to recording and preserving the personal stories of veterans and civilians who played critical roles during wartime.
War Faced LLC
War Faced LLC is a disabled veteran-owned online retailer, serving those who support our great country of warriors. Our products are designed with intention, focus, and commitment, so all current military members and veterans can represent with pride. Never forget where you come from and always hold your pride high!
By Joshua Shores (Author), Kelsey R. Thompson LtCol (Foreword)
By Joshua Shores (Author), Kelsey R. Thompson LtCol (Foreword)
"This is not just a recount of military operations; it’s a tribute to the indomitable spirit of the grunts who fight in the severest crucibles of war.” ― Major Fred Galvin, USMC (Ret.), author of A Few Bad Men
By Ruth Mortenson (Author)
By Joshua Shores (Author), Kelsey R. Thompson LtCol (Foreword)
A Gold Star mom, her son, Marty, once part of the 1/5. She counts it an honor to have met and listened to the men of the 1/5 as they opened their lives and spoke of their struggles.