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I Marine Expeditionary Force
I MEF insignia
Active
8 November 1969 – present
Country
United States of America
Branch
United States Marine Corps
Type
Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Role
Expeditionary combat force
Part of
U.S. Marine Forces Pacific
Garrison/HQ
MCB Camp Pendleton, California, U.S.
Engagements
Operation Desert Storm Global War on Terrorism
Operation Enduring Freedom
Iraq War
Invasion of Iraq
First Battle of Fallujah
Second Battle of Fallujah
Commanders
Current commander
LtGen Michael S. Cederholm
Notable commanders
Gen Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Gen Anthony Zinni, Gen Michael Hagee, Gen James T. Conway, Gen James Mattis, Gen John F. Sattler
Military unit
The I Marine Expeditionary Force ("I" pronounced "One") is a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) of the United States Marine Corps primarily composed of 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 Fleet Marine Force and is often referred to as the "Warfighting MEF" for its consistent involvement and contributions in major armed conflicts. It is presently commanded by Lieutenant General Michael Cederholm. The deputy commander is Brigadier General Robert C. Fulford.
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Global Information
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United States Marine Corps