II Marine Expeditionary Force
The II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force consisting of ground, air and logistics forces capable of projecting offensive combat power ashore while sustaining itself in combat without external assistance for a period of 60 days. The II Marine Expeditionary Force is commanded by a lieutenant general, who serves under U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, providing Marine fighting formations and units to European Command, Central Command and Southern Command. The current Commanding General is Lieutenant General David A. Ottignon. The Deputy Commanding General is Brigadier General Andrew T. Priddy and the Senior Enlisted Leader is Sergeant Major David A. Wilson.
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| Founded | 23 October 1962 | ||||
| Country | United States | ||||
| Branch | United States Marine Corps | ||||
| Type | Marine Air-Ground Task Force | ||||
| Role | Expeditionary combat forces | ||||
| Part of | United States Marine Corps Forces Command | ||||
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune | ||||
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| Current commander | Lieutenant General David A. Ottignon | ||||
| Command Sergeant Major | Sergeant Major David Wilson | ||||
| Notable commanders | Alfred M. Gray Jr. | ||||
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