In May 1992, as part of Landing Force Sixth Fleet, 2nd Battalion supported Operation Provide Promise off the coast of the former republics of Yugoslavia. In August 1994, the battalion departed for the Caribbean and Haitian waters for Operation Support Democracy. 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines once again landed in Cap-Haitian on September 20, 1994. Participation in Operation Uphold Democracy lasted until October 1994. A squad from Echo Company engaged in a fire fight with the Haitian police/ military coup. Fourteen Marines led by Lt. Polumbo where engaged and prevailed despite superior numbers and superior cover by the Haitians. One Navy interpreter was wounded, and several Haitians died.
