22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
| 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit | |
|---|---|
22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit insignia | |
| Active | 1 December 1982 – present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Special Operations Capable - Marine Air Ground Task Force |
| Role | Forward-deployed, Crisis response force |
| Size | ~ 2,200 (when composited) |
| Part of | II Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Nickname | 22nd MEU |
| Mottos | "Capable, Ready, Lethal" |
| Engagements | Multinational Force in Lebanon United States invasion of Grenada Operation Restore Hope Operation Provide Promise Operation Joint Guardian War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Unified Response Operation Odyssey Dawn Operation Unified Protector Operation Inherent Resolve US intervention against ISIL in Libya 2025 United States military campaign against cartels Operation Southern Spear |
| Website | 22ndmeu.marines.mil |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Thomas N. Trimble Col. Wheeler L. Baker
Col. Paul C. Merida |
The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) is one of seven such units currently in existence in the United States Marine Corps. It is a Marine Air Ground Task Force with a strength of about 2,200 personnel. They are currently based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and fall under the command of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. It is the most decorated of the U.S. Marine Corps' seven MEUs.