2nd MEF

The II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) headquartered at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Established in 1962, II MEF has played a key role in numerous operations, including Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. As the largest of the Marine Corps’ three MEFs, it provides combat-ready forces for rapid deployment worldwide. II MEF regularly trains with allied nations and supports humanitarian and disaster relief missions, contributing to global security and U.S. national interests.