Officially Licensed USMC 15th MEU Patch — 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Embroidered Patch
America's crisis response force in the Pacific — the 15th MEU stands ready.
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) is one of the United States Marine Corps' forward-deployed, expeditionary crisis response forces based on the West Coast. Operating as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), the 15th MEU is a self-contained fighting force composed of a Ground Combat Element, an Aviation Combat Element, and a Logistics Combat Element, all capable of deploying aboard U.S. Navy amphibious ships and responding to crises anywhere in the world within hours.
The 15th MEU has deployed extensively to the Western Pacific, the Indian Ocean, the Persian Gulf, and the Horn of Africa, participating in combat operations during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, conducting non-combatant evacuation operations, and providing humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural disasters. As part of the Fleet Marine Force, the 15th MEU serves as one of the nation's primary "force in readiness" units, maintaining the highest state of combat readiness at all times. Their versatility and rapid deployment capability make them one of the most valuable tools in the national defense arsenal.
Perfect For: 15th MEU veterans and active-duty Marines, Fleet Marine Force alumni, amphibious warfare enthusiasts, Marine expeditionary operations historians, and military patch collectors who value the Marine Corps' forward-deployed crisis response capability.
Always forward, always ready — the 15th MEU answers the call.
