I Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD)

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Mission

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 MAGTFÕs to support COCOM presence and crisis response; and supports service and COCOM initiatives as required.

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		Gurganus thanks coalition, Afghan counterparts during I MEF farewell dinner By Sgt. Bryan Peterson \| February 26, 2013 CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - The commander of Regional Command Southwest held a farewell dinner at the Afghan Cultural Center here, Feb. 24. Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus hosted more than 60 distinguished guests including Coalition and Afghan National Security Force as well as Afghan and civilian officials from both Nimroz and Helmand provinces MORE
		Afghan Soldiers, Test Future By Lt. Col. Stewart Upton \| February 24, 2013 HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Lucky for them, it’s a beautiful day and hopefully a sign of what the test they are taking will mean to their future with the Afghanistan National Army.Just one month after finishing basic training, Afghan soldiers sit on the cement of a parade field with a pen and a single piece of paper, taking a test that will MORE
		Better late than never,’ Michigan Marine helps RCT By \| February 20, 2013 CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan— Before a deployment, Marines train with their units, establish relationships and build camaraderie.But one Marine prepared for her deployment with one unit, but was transferred to a different unit once she arrived here.Cpl. Sasha Savage, a supply noncommissioned officer with Regimental Combat Team 7, deployed with MORE
		After successful operation, ANCOP stays ahead of insurgents By \| February 20, 2013 FORWARD OPERATING BASE ZEEBRUGGE, Afghanistan— In the middle of the night, more than 80 Afghan National Civil Order Police and less than ten Marines boarded helicopters.The plan was to insert south of the Helmand River in Kajaki and surprise the insurgents at dawn, clearing a known enemy stronghold, Feb 13. When the sun rose, the insurgents were MORE
		I MEF (FWD) begins trek home By Cpl. Joshua Young \| February 06, 2013 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Families and friends welcomed home from Afghanistan more than 50 Marines and sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Feb. 6. I MEF (FWD) replaced Camp Lejune’s II MEF (FWD) in Helmand province in early 2012, and took over combat operations in Helmand and Nimroz provinces to establish security and governance. MORE

I MEF News

Military honored in Annual Armed Forces Day Parade
May 20, 2013

Urban combat hits three states over nine days
May 20, 2013

15th MEU Marines welcomed by family, friends after completing deployment
May 15, 2013

Torrance Honors the Armed Forces at the 54th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration & Parade on May 17-19
May 13, 2013

Marines royally ready to win gold at Warrior Games, again
May 13, 2013

Guam native awarded Silver Star
May 04, 2013

		Gurganus thanks coalition, Afghan counterparts during I MEF farewell dinner By Sgt. Bryan Peterson \| February 26, 2013 CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - The commander of Regional Command Southwest held a farewell dinner at the Afghan Cultural Center here, Feb. 24. Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus hosted more than 60 distinguished guests including Coalition and Afghan National Security Force as well as Afghan and civilian officials from both Nimroz and Helmand provinces MORE
		Afghan Soldiers, Test Future By Lt. Col. Stewart Upton \| February 24, 2013 HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Lucky for them, it’s a beautiful day and hopefully a sign of what the test they are taking will mean to their future with the Afghanistan National Army.Just one month after finishing basic training, Afghan soldiers sit on the cement of a parade field with a pen and a single piece of paper, taking a test that will MORE
		Better late than never,’ Michigan Marine helps RCT By \| February 20, 2013 CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan— Before a deployment, Marines train with their units, establish relationships and build camaraderie.But one Marine prepared for her deployment with one unit, but was transferred to a different unit once she arrived here.Cpl. Sasha Savage, a supply noncommissioned officer with Regimental Combat Team 7, deployed with MORE
		After successful operation, ANCOP stays ahead of insurgents By \| February 20, 2013 FORWARD OPERATING BASE ZEEBRUGGE, Afghanistan— In the middle of the night, more than 80 Afghan National Civil Order Police and less than ten Marines boarded helicopters.The plan was to insert south of the Helmand River in Kajaki and surprise the insurgents at dawn, clearing a known enemy stronghold, Feb 13. When the sun rose, the insurgents were MORE
		I MEF (FWD) begins trek home By Cpl. Joshua Young \| February 06, 2013 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Families and friends welcomed home from Afghanistan more than 50 Marines and sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Feb. 6. I MEF (FWD) replaced Camp Lejune’s II MEF (FWD) in Helmand province in early 2012, and took over combat operations in Helmand and Nimroz provinces to establish security and governance. MORE

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