7th Marine Amphibious Brigade

The 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade (7th MAB) was a United States Marine Corps formation activated during the Cold War, primarily based at Camp Pendleton, California. Established in 1965, the brigade was designed to provide a rapid-response amphibious force capable of projecting power in the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. The 7th MAB played a significant role during the Vietnam War era, serving as a contingency force and participating in amphibious exercises and operations. In the 1980s, the brigade was redesignated as the 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (7th MEB), continuing its legacy as a flexible, forward-deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force.