| I Marine Expeditionary Force | |
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I MEF insignia |
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| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Marine Air-Ground Task Force |
| Role | Expeditionary combat forces |
| Part of | Marine Forces Pacific |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq * Operation Vigilant Resolve * Operation Phantom Fury |
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| Current commander |
Lt. Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser |
The I Marine Expeditionary Force (pronounced as first) 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. Among Marines, it is common to pronounce I MEF as "eye mef", "first mef", or "one mef".
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When directed, I MEF deploys and is employed as a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) in support of Combatant Commander (COCOM) requirements for contingency response or Major Theater War; with appropriate augmentation, serves as the core element of a Joint Task Force (JTF); prepares and deploys combat ready MAGTF’s to support COCOM presence and crisis response; and supports service and COCOM initiatives as required.
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