USMC 3rd Battalion 4th Marines Thundering Third Patches — Embroidered Patch The Thundering Third — 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines 3/4 carries the "Thundering Third" designation with the same intensity that has defined the 4th Marines regiment since the days of the China Marines. This patch represents an infantry battalion that has fought across the Pacific and the Middle East with relentless aggressive energy. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines has served with distinction across multiple conflicts and deployment rotations. The battalion regularly deploys to the Western Pacific under the Unit Deployment Program, serving with the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa and training throughout the Indo-Pacific region. In Iraq, 3/4 conducted combat operations in Al Anbar province, and the battalion has deployed to Afghanistan as well. The "Thundering Third" nickname reflects the battalion's reputation for overwhelming combat power and aggressive offensive operations — when 3/4 makes contact, the enemy knows they're in a fight. Perfect For: 3/4 Marines past and present, 4th Marines regiment personnel, Okinawa deployment veterans, 1st and 3rd MARDIV Marines, Indo-Pacific Marines, and anyone who respects the Thundering Third's combat legacy. Thundering Third — 3/4 brings the noise.
