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13th MEU Forms Complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) has officially formed as a complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force with the addition of its major subordinate elements, bringing the MEU’s full capability together under one command.

Onboard USS Makin Island, 13th MEU and PHIBRON 7 Strengthen Navy-Marine Corps Integration During Amphibious Training

The Navy-Marine Corps team has concluded Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training (QUART) 26.2, which took place from Jan. 20-30, 2026. The exercise, led by the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 7, featured the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), which expanded the training's ability to prepare MEUs and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs) for future deployments and operations afloat. Further strengthening international partnerships, Peruvian naval officers were aboard to observe the exercise, fostering shared learning and military cooperation.

I MEF rotates forces under Task Force Forge at southern border

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine

Marine dies following training mishap at Camp Pendleton

A Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force died as a result of injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap during routine training here on Dec. 3.

Driving Momentum Forward: I MEF and MCIWEST execute OCS III to enhance Marines’ quality of life

I Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations West–Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton launched Operation Clean Sweep III today, driving barracks improvements from across the Western region in the latest push to improve living spaces and boost readiness. The two-week surge mobilizes Marines, Sailors, and installation teams to complete critical self-help projects, upgrade common areas, and strengthen operational readiness.

I MEF Commanding General Relinquishes Command

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm relinquished command of I Marine Expeditionary Force to Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman during a change of command ceremony held here today.

I Marine Expeditionary Force