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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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		New commander of 9th Communications Battalion assumes role with pride By Lance Cpl. Scott Reel \| May 23, 2013 Lt. Col. Matthew R. Simmons relieved Lt. Col. Ahmed T. Williamson as the commanding officer of 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 23.During the ceremony, Williamson passed 9th Comm. Bn’s guidon to Simmons, signifying his relinquishing of command MORE
		Marine receives Bronze star, passes on knowledge to FMTB-West students By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 23, 2013 Staff Sgt. Justin M. Rettenberger, an instructor with Field Medical Training Battalion West, and a native of Dubuque, Iowa, received the military’s fourth highest combat award during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 23.Rettenberger received the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor, with his medal.Rettenberger was selected for the Bronze MORE
		New commander of I MHG looks towards future By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 23, 2013 Col. James H. Herrera relieved Col. Steven M. Hanson as the commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 21.During the ceremony, Hanson passed on I MHG’s guidon to Herrera, signifying his relinquishing of command and Herrera’s new responsibilities.Hanson assumed MORE
		Military honored in Annual Armed Forces Day Parade By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 20, 2013 In the city’s longest standing tradition, service members were honored during the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade, in Torrance, Calif., May 18.The event held Friday through Sunday featured a military exhibit with various tactical vehicles and equipment on display, a free concert and the Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade, which is MORE
		15th MEU Marines welcomed by family, friends after completing deployment By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 15, 2013 After completing an eight-month deployment, Marines attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit were welcomed home by their families and friends at Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, May 13.While deployed, the 15th MEU was comprised of approximately 2,400 Marines and sailors and was deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group. MORE
		Torrance Honors the Armed Forces at the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration & Parade on May 17-19 By Mark Belford \| May 13, 2013 April 23, 2013 – Beginning Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, the City ofTorrance will pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces with its 54th Annual Armed Forces DayCelebration and Parade – the City’s longest standing tradition. Each year, the City honors adifferent military branch; this year highlights the United States Marine Corps. Grand MORE
		Marines royally ready to win gold at Warrior Games, again By Staff Sgt. Heidi Agostini \| May 13, 2013 If the 2013 Warrior Games had a more regal feel than previous games, it’s because Prince Harry, or Capt. Henry Wales, attended the opening ceremony today at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.The British royal joined more than 260 wounded, ill or injured service members and veterans in kicking off the Warrior Games, a MORE
		Guam native awarded Silver Star By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 04, 2013 A U.S. Navy corpsman from Talofofo, Guam, received the Silver Star during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 3. Petty Officer 1st Class Benny Flores, a corpsman serving with Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on April 28, 2012, while serving with Regional Command Southwest providing medical support on a MORE
		Advisor Training Cell preps female engagement team for Marine Expeditionary Unit employment By Cpl. Joshua Young \| May 04, 2013 The Advisor Training Cell, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is providing scenario-based training for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s female engagement team detachment, at Camp Pendleton, Calif.The two-week training program is designed by the ATC staff to enhance and test the Marines' ability to work with the battalion landing team in MORE
		Pendleton sailor to be awarded silver star By I Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs \| May 01, 2013 Petty Officer 1st Class Benny Flores will be awarded the Silver Star Medal Friday, for his actions while deployed to southwest Afghanistan last year. Flores provided lifesaving medical care to Marines and Afghan Uniform Police during an enemy attack, despite his own serious injuries, while serving as a field service medical technician during combat MORE

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May 23, 2013

Indiana Marine awarded the 2013 Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment
May 23, 2013

New commander of 9th Communications Battalion assumes role with pride
May 23, 2013

Marine receives Bronze star, passes on knowledge to FMTB-West students
May 23, 2013

MWSS-274 Marines qualify with heavy weapons
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I MEF Videos

		New commander of 9th Communications Battalion assumes role with pride By Lance Cpl. Scott Reel \| May 23, 2013 Lt. Col. Matthew R. Simmons relieved Lt. Col. Ahmed T. Williamson as the commanding officer of 9th Communications Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 23.During the ceremony, Williamson passed 9th Comm. Bn’s guidon to Simmons, signifying his relinquishing of command MORE
		Marine receives Bronze star, passes on knowledge to FMTB-West students By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 23, 2013 Staff Sgt. Justin M. Rettenberger, an instructor with Field Medical Training Battalion West, and a native of Dubuque, Iowa, received the military’s fourth highest combat award during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 23.Rettenberger received the combat distinguishing “V” device, for valor, with his medal.Rettenberger was selected for the Bronze MORE
		New commander of I MHG looks towards future By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 23, 2013 Col. James H. Herrera relieved Col. Steven M. Hanson as the commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 21.During the ceremony, Hanson passed on I MHG’s guidon to Herrera, signifying his relinquishing of command and Herrera’s new responsibilities.Hanson assumed MORE
		Military honored in Annual Armed Forces Day Parade By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 20, 2013 In the city’s longest standing tradition, service members were honored during the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade, in Torrance, Calif., May 18.The event held Friday through Sunday featured a military exhibit with various tactical vehicles and equipment on display, a free concert and the Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade, which is MORE
		15th MEU Marines welcomed by family, friends after completing deployment By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 15, 2013 After completing an eight-month deployment, Marines attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit were welcomed home by their families and friends at Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, May 13.While deployed, the 15th MEU was comprised of approximately 2,400 Marines and sailors and was deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group. MORE
		Torrance Honors the Armed Forces at the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration & Parade on May 17-19 By Mark Belford \| May 13, 2013 April 23, 2013 – Beginning Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, the City ofTorrance will pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces with its 54th Annual Armed Forces DayCelebration and Parade – the City’s longest standing tradition. Each year, the City honors adifferent military branch; this year highlights the United States Marine Corps. Grand MORE
		Marines royally ready to win gold at Warrior Games, again By Staff Sgt. Heidi Agostini \| May 13, 2013 If the 2013 Warrior Games had a more regal feel than previous games, it’s because Prince Harry, or Capt. Henry Wales, attended the opening ceremony today at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.The British royal joined more than 260 wounded, ill or injured service members and veterans in kicking off the Warrior Games, a MORE
		Guam native awarded Silver Star By Cpl. Mark Garcia \| May 04, 2013 A U.S. Navy corpsman from Talofofo, Guam, received the Silver Star during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton, May 3. Petty Officer 1st Class Benny Flores, a corpsman serving with Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, was awarded the Silver Star for his actions on April 28, 2012, while serving with Regional Command Southwest providing medical support on a MORE
		Advisor Training Cell preps female engagement team for Marine Expeditionary Unit employment By Cpl. Joshua Young \| May 04, 2013 The Advisor Training Cell, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is providing scenario-based training for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s female engagement team detachment, at Camp Pendleton, Calif.The two-week training program is designed by the ATC staff to enhance and test the Marines' ability to work with the battalion landing team in MORE
		Pendleton sailor to be awarded silver star By I Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs \| May 01, 2013 Petty Officer 1st Class Benny Flores will be awarded the Silver Star Medal Friday, for his actions while deployed to southwest Afghanistan last year. Flores provided lifesaving medical care to Marines and Afghan Uniform Police during an enemy attack, despite his own serious injuries, while serving as a field service medical technician during combat MORE

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