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    The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine air-ground task force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations, to include enabling the introduction of follow-on forces and designated special operations in order to support the theater requirements of geographic combatant commanders.

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    Leadership

    Colonel Thomas M. Siverts
    Commanding Officer

    Colonel Tom Siverts is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in August 1989. He achieved a commission as a Second Lieutenant through the Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program following his graduation from the University of Virginia in May 1999.

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    Lieutenant Col. Gregory Youngberg
    Executive Officer

    Upon graduating The Basic School in July 2004, LtCol Youngberg reported to flight school in Pensacola, Florida, designated a Naval Aviator in March 2006 and reported to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303 for replacement aircrew training in the AH-1W. Following OEF in 2010, LtCol Youngberg was awarded the 2010 MCAA Alfred A. Cunningham Award for Marine Corps Aviator of the Year.

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    Sergeant Major Travis L. DeBarr
    Sergeant Major

    Sergeant Major DeBarr enlisted in the Marine Corps and reported to MCRD San Diego, CA, for recruit training in October 1994.

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    11th MEU Photos

    A Navy Sailor assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) places an intravenous line in a simulated casualty during a casualty evacuation exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 29. The 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey/Released)

    BLT 1/1 conducts casualty evacuation training in Kuwait

    Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System attached to Bravo Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drives out of an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules attached to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron during a fires interoperability exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 7. The 11th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)

    11th MEU supports HIMARS rapid infiltration exercise

    Landing Craft, Air Cushion 44, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, conducts a sustainment training flight, Nov. 28. The USS Portland (LPD 27) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Katz)

    11th MEU, ACU-5 sustainment training in Gulf of Aden

    U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Lively, right, the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

    11th MEU Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Le Nolan, executive officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

    11th MEU Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, sergeant major of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

    11th MEU Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

    U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) onto a Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

    ADRD Practices Embarking Methods

    U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Sailors with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, operate a Combat Rubber Raid Craft (CRRC) during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

    ADRD Practices Embarking Methods

    U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) onto a Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

    ADRD Practices Embarking Methods

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andre Gordon, a radio telephone operator with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment (ADRD), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to dive during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 5, 2020. The ADRD conducted the training to refine and sustain proficiency in combatant dive skills and enhance the capability to conduct specialized insertion and extraction methods in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 11th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

    ADRD Conducts Dive Operations

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Williams, a reconnaissance team pointman with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment (ADRD), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practices dive operations during a dive combatant exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 5, 2020. The ADRD conducted the training to refine and sustain proficiency in combatant dive skills and enhance the capability to conduct specialized insertion and extraction methods in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 11th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

    ADRD Conducts Dive Operations

    An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages during a night during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

    BLT 1/1 Conducts Night TRAP Training

    U.S. Marine Sgt. Sheldon Adam, a squad leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides in an MV-22 Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

    BLT 1/1 Conducts Night TRAP Training

    U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide aid to a simulated casualty during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

    BLT 1/1 Conducts Night TRAP Training

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