Task Force Leatherneck
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Task Force Leatherneck Emblem
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| Active | 2009-2014? |
| Country |
 United States of America
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| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Marine Expeditionary Brigade |
| Role | Expeditionary combat forces |
| Size | 10,700 |
| Part of | Regional Command Southwest |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Leatherneck |
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| Decorations | Presidential Unit Award |
Task Force Leatherneck or MEB-Afghanistan is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force currently operating in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The name was originally given to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade during its 2009-10 for Operation Enduring Freedom as part of Regional Command South. It is also the name used by the 1st Marine Division and 2nd Marine Division during their deployments to Afghanistan. Task Force Leatherneck is commanded by Brigadier General Larry D. Nicholson with the command element at Camp Leatherneck. The task force took over the battlespace from Special Purpose MAGTF-Afghanistan on May 29, 2009. In July 2009, Task Force Leatherneck participated in Operation Strike of the Sword (Operation Khanjar), the largest Marine Corps operation since the Battle of Fallujah, and then in February 2010 an even larger battle, the largest of the Afghan Campaign, Operation Moshtarak (Operation Together).
Task Force Leatherneck comprised two regimental combat teams and four separate battalions with approximately 10,700 personnel.
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