26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
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The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (26th MEU [SOC]) is one of seven Marine Expeditionary Units currently in existence in the United States Marine Corps. It is an air-ground task force with a strength of about 2,400 personnel when at full strength during a deployment. It consists of four major parts: a command element, a ground combat element, an aviation combat element, and a logistics combat element. Since its establishment in the early 1970s as the 26th Marine Amphibious Unit, it has deployed extensively and participated in numerous combat and contingency operations, as well as training exercises. The 26th MEU (SOC) is based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) | |
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Founded | 1967 (1967) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Special operations capable air-ground task force |
Role | Crisis response force |
Size | 2,400 |
Part of | II Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
Motto(s) | "A Certain Force in an Uncertain World" |
Mascot(s) | Rooster |
Engagements | Persian Gulf War
Operation Sharp Edge |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Dennis W. Sampson Jr. |