| 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 20 November 2012 (11 years, 10 months) |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Marine Air-Ground Task Force |
| Part of | 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
| Engagements | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Website | 2ndmeb.marines.mil |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen Andrew T. Priddy |
| Notable commanders | |
The 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is a brigade of the United States Marine Corps. It is part of II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). It advertises itself as a "middleweight" crises response force of choice in the European and Southern Command Areas of Operation. It is able to "operate independently, as a service component, or to lead a Joint Task Force". Self-sufficient and interoperable, the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade possesses a mix of command and control, combat power and specialized logistics. Operating as part of the greater Marine Corps team and with support from the United States Navy and other services, it can provide operational reach.