I MEF provides the Marine Corps a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), capable of generating, deploying, and employing ready forces and formations for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns.
U.S. Marines with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, clear a building during a CounterIntelligence and Human Intelligence Tactical Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 16, 2020. The CI/HUMINT TACEX integrates infantry and intelligence Marines to improve proficiency and readiness when deployed.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ian M. Simmons) - U.S. Marines with 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, clear a building during a CounterIntelligence and Human Intelligence Tactical Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 16, 2020. The CI/HUMINT TACEX integrates infantry and intelligence Marines to improve proficiency and readiness when deployed.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ian M. Simmons)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Rideout, on-coming commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, receives the unit colors from Col. Dawn Alonso, off-going commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2019. Col. Dawn Alonso relinquished command to Col. Brian Rideout as commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Rideout, on-coming commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, receives the unit colors from Col. Dawn Alonso, off-going commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 26, 2019. Col. Dawn Alonso relinquished command to Col. Brian Rideout as commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)
Company A participated in detainee operations and patrolling to prepare its Marines with the knowledge required to operate in a deployed environment. - U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, aim at potential threats during dismounted patrols and detainee operations at De Luz Combat Town at Camp Pendleton, June 5, 2019. Company A participated in detainee operations and patrolling to prepare its Marines with the knowledge required to operate in a deployed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rachel R. Mendieta)
The award, formerly known as the “Motor Transport Operation Chief of the Year,” was renamed this year in honor of Master Gunnery Sgt. Gerardo Acevedo, a motor transport operation chief who passed away Feb. 3, 2018. - Staff Sgt. Serafin Salazar, Jr., center left, poses with the Acevedo family and fellow Marines after being presented with the Master Gunnery Sergeant Gerardo Acevedo Award on May 29, 2019, during a ceremony at the School of Infantry West aboard Camp Pendleton, California. The award, formerly known as the “Motor Transport Operation Chief of the Year,” was renamed this year in honor of Master Gunnery Sgt. Gerardo Acevedo, a motor transport operation chief who passed away Feb. 3, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Asia J. Sorenson)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jay Hanlon, command inspector general, I Marine Expeditionary Force kisses his wife Heather Pauline Hanlon during his retirement ceremony at the Ranch House, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 11, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jay Hanlon, command inspector general, I Marine Expeditionary Force kisses his wife Heather Pauline Hanlon during his retirement ceremony at the Ranch House, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan 11, 2018. Hanlon served honorably for 30 years as a UH-1Y Huey pilot and instructor, serving in various billets across the Marine Corps, and is set to retire April 1st, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Peru, arrive in San Diego after spending weeks deployed to Peru and Chile, Dec. 21, 2018. - U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Peru, arrive in San Diego after spending weeks deployed to Peru and Chile, Dec. 21, 2018. SPMAGTF-Peru is part of U.S. Southern Command’s Enduring Promise initiative and reflects the United States’ long standing commitment of friendship, partnership and solidarity with the Americas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Prado)
Lieutenant General Karsten "Hazel" Heckl assumed command of I Marine Expeditionary Force on 31 July 2020.A native of Stone Mountain Georgia, Lieutenant General Heckl graduated from Georgia State University and was commissioned in April 1988. He was designated an unrestricted Naval Aviator in September 1990.Lieutenant General Heckl commanded Marine
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Brigadier General Savage is currently serving as Deputy Commanding General I Marine Expeditionary Force. He is a graduate of California State University and was commissioned in August 1991. He has attended The Basic School, Infantry Officer Course, U.S. Army Infantry Captain Career Course, Marine Corps Command and Staff Course, the School of Advanced Warfighting, the Naval War College, and the United Kingdom Higher Command and Staff Course. He has also completed Army Ranger School, Army Airborne School, and the USMC Basic Reconnaissance Course.
Colonel Schreffler was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor of art’s degree in history and was commissioned a second lieutenant in May 1994. Following graduation from the Basic Officer Course and the Infantry Officer Course at Quantico, Virginia he reported to 2d Battalion,
Sergeant Major Porterfield is currently serving as Sergeant Major, I Marine Expeditionary Force. He is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, enlisted in the Marine Corps in March 1989, and was assigned as a AV-8B Harrier Avionics Technician. He has attended all required Marine Corps Resident Professional Military Education (PME) Courses, Army
Though a native of Montebello, California, Master Chief Ruiz calls Monte Vista, Colorado home. He enlisted in the Navy in March 1991, reported to basic training at RTC Great Lakes, Illinois and completed Signalman “A” School at NTC Orlando, Florida. After serving two tours as a collateral-duty Command Career Counselor in 2000 and 2003, he became