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U.S. Marines with 8th Communications Battalion (8th Comm), II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group, maintain and operate a simulated forward base of operation during a mission rehearsal exercise (MRX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 23, 2023. MRX is an opportunity to train and evaluate 8th Communication Battalion's ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to deploy worldwide in support II Marine Expeditionary Force. Royalty Free Music by Joystock - https:\\www.joystock.org

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion (8th Comm), II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a simulated force-on-force training in an urban terrain town at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. Military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) simulations reinforce preparation in military personnel to respond and recover from urban based conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Leiva and Cpl. Nicolas Garcia, 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, detail their experiences during Communications Exercise 21.1 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 21, 2021. The exercise placed Marines in a deployed environment, improving the unit’s readiness and operability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Henry Rodriguez II and Lance Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group, conduct an advanced drivers course during MEF Exercise (MEFEX) 21.1 at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2020. MEFEX 21.1 provides realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective Marine Corps warfighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell)

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II MEF Information Group, hosted the second annual Cyber Fury training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 17-28, 2020. Cyber Fury is an annual training exercise that allows Marines to be challenged with a series of simulated cyber space attacks which they are then tasked to identify and counter. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Austin Livingston)

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II MEF Information Group, hosted the first annual Cyber Fury training exercise at Ft. Belvoir, VA, Sept. 9-19, 2019. Cyber Fury is an annual training exercise that allows joint service members from the U.S. armed forces to be challenged with a series of simulated cyber space attacks and are tasked to identify and counter them. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. David Delgadillo)

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group demonstrate their capabilities during a training event on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2019. 8th Communication Battalion provides deployable support in order to enhance and defend communication in the operating environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Austin Livingston)

Marines with 8th Communcation Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, II MEF, conducted chemical biological radioactive nuclear (CBRN) operations while conducting their mission essential tasks at area GP-13 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov 18. In addition to the simulated chemical attack, Marines with 8th Comm. Bn. conducted a field gas chamber testing them on the proper use of the M-50 protective field mask.

Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force pushed themselves to their limits during the unit’s grueling three-week-long Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor course held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 15 – Oct. 3, 2014. Instructors provided the students with intense, hands-on martial arts instruction and physical conditioning in addition to a wide range of classroom instruction covering everything from human anatomy and leadership techniques, to the Marine Corps’ martial arts history. The Marines also learned how to conduct their own martial arts courses for fellow service members. At each stage of the training, students were tested with written exams and performance evaluations, which included a culminating exercise that tested their martial skills, physical endurance, and capacity to lead. The students will return to their various units around Camp Lejeune to help guide fellow service members through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.

Members of Service Company, 8th Communication Battalion, participate in a 2-mile Fun Run as part of a Toys for Tots event, aboard Camp Lejeune, NC, Dec. 13. Video created by PFC Ryan Young, of II MEF Public Affairs Office. Available in high definition.