I Marine Expeditionary Force facts for kids
Quick facts for kids I Marine Expeditionary Force |
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| Active | 8 November 1969 – present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Marine Air-Ground Task Force |
| Part of | U.S. Marine Forces Pacific |
| Garrison/HQ | MCB Camp Pendleton, California, U.S. |
| Engagements | Persian Gulf War
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lieutenant General Joseph L. Osterman |
| Notable commanders |
Gen Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Gen Anthony Zinni, Gen Michael Hagee, Gen James T. Conway, Gen James Mattis, Gen John F. Sattler |
The I Marine Expeditionary Force is a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) of the United States Marine Corps. Three units made up most of the Force. They are the 1st Marine Division, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 1st Marine Logistics Group. It is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
I Marine Expeditionary Force is the largest of the three MEFs in the Marine Corps. The Force is commonly called the "Warfighting MEF" as it is constantly involved in major wars around the world. Lt. Gen. Joseph Osterman currently commands the Force. His deputy is Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe.
Images for kids
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Structure of I MEF 2021
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Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, former commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), passes the colors to Lt. Gen. George W. Smith Jr., signifying the change of command of I MEF during a formal ceremony on September 23, 2021.
See also
In Spanish: I Fuerza Expedicionaria de Marines para niños
