1st MEB MCAS Kaneohe HI

The 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1st MEB), based at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, is a forward-deployed, rapid-response Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Originally activated during World War II, the unit has undergone several redesignations and periods of deactivation, reflecting the evolving needs of the Marine Corps. The 1st MEB was reestablished in Hawaii in the late 1970s to enhance the Corps' capability to respond quickly to crises in the Pacific region. Today, it remains a vital component of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, prepared to deploy in support of amphibious operations, humanitarian missions, and contingencies across the theater.