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Getting jets and planes back into the air fast is an invaluable service that the fueling stations on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan offer. LCpl. Calvin Hilt went to the flight line to find out what the addition of two more hot pit stations will do for our combat readiness. This story includes soundbites from Ivan Gallegos and Raoul Bolduc. This story is also available in high definition.

The Expeditionary Communications Course is an eight-week course ran by Marine Corps Communications Electronics School on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California . ECC trains Marines in expeditionary skillsets that enable them to operate in any environment across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Damian Oso and Cpl. Connor Webb)

3d Network Battalion officially activated as a battalion on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2022. Due to COVID-19 mitigations, 3d Net. Bn. held their activation ceremony virtually. They were the last of all network battalions across the Marine Corps to activate within the last three years. (Courtesy Video by MCIPAC CommStrat and 3d Network Battalion)

U.S. Marines and sailors with 1st Network Battalion, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, uncase their unit colors during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 20, 2020. 1st Network Bn. is responsible for providing all aspects of security, operations, and protection for the Western region of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network. The unit unveiled its colors, signifying the birth of the newest unit in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

U.S. Marines with Network Activity Europe/Africa celebrate the activation of Network Activity Europe/Africa, Marine Corps Cyber Operations Group, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Panzer Kaserne barracks in Boeblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Oct. 1, 2020. Network Activity Europe/Africa was activated to ensure a resilient network that enables mission execution in the face of persistent cyber threats as well as to command and control the Marine Corps Enterprise Network throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. James Bourgeois and Cpl. Robin Lewis)

Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defense Measures purpose is to provide added security in the cyberspace warfare environment by executing defensive cyberspace operations that include: defending against any anticipated attacks, searching for threats and to respond and recover from cyber-attacks. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nello Miele)

The Marine Corps is modernizing how it commands and controls its enterprise network. Now a dedicated group will upgrade the Corps’ ability to prevent and counter adversarial cyber-attacks and minimize network disruptions and outages. August 30, 2020, in Quantico, Virginia, the Marine Corps stood up Network Activity - National Capital Region (NCR), the second network focused unit following the model pioneered by the 1st Network Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. The network activity will command and control the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) within the NCR. “This will realign the workforce and all of its resources; I’m talking about people and money,” said Col. Edward J. Debish, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, while speaking to the civilians and Marines of Network Activity NCR during an activation ceremony. The MCEN is the Marine Corps’ communications backbone connecting computers, people, and related devices. The network provides robust, seamless, and secure end‐to‐end communications for all Marines; from the supporting establishment to forward-deployed forces. In total, the Marine Corps is establishing three network battalions and three network activities. The network battalions provide general support to the Marine Expeditionary Forces, while the network activities are assigned to a geographic region and tailored to the supported establishments. In the past, there were seven commanders in eight regions providing command and control of the MCEN. “What this does for the Marine Corps, the big bang for our buck, is it provides unity of command and unity of effort,” said Debish. “We all have one commander now. All the network battalions and activities will work for the commanding officer of the MCCOG and they all report to Maj. Gen. Mathew G. Glavy.” While speaking to the Marines, Debish added, “you are the first network activity to stand up in the Marine Corps. You guys are now plank holders, you guys are the seed that is going to grow into something that is going to allow us to have command and control over the enterprise networks. Patrick Scholes, director of Network Activity - NCR told the Marines “we have a special mission here.” He added, “what we do here supports the warfighter directly.” When the MCEN command and control modernization implementation plan is complete, it will empower commanders to respond faster than ever before.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dillon Mason, network technician, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, discusses the importance of his MRF-D family, May 28, 2020. Mason is from Oklahoma City and ensures connectivity for the rotation. MRF-D is an annual rotation to Darwin, Australia to maintain an on-going alliance between Australia and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Nowell) MRF-D enables U.S. Marines and the ADF to enhance regional security, strengthen alliances, and partnerships, and increase the ability to rapidly respond to crises throughout the region.

Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group, in partnership with the Defense Information Systems Agency, conducted an authorized service interruption (ASI) March 3, 2020 to implement Joint Regional Security Stacks (JRSS) at Marine Corps Air Stations Beaufort and Cherry Point. This ASI, one of several deliberate interruptions to service, significantly improved MARFORCYBER's ability to secure, operate and defend the Marine Corps Enterprise Network.

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 train on Range 7, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 20, 2019. During the range, Marines with Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, trained to improve field communications skills while employing M249 light machine guns, M240B medium machine guns and .50 caliber machine guns. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

The Joint Service Water Safety Working Group met Mar. 11, 2019 on Kadena Air Base. Members from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, 11th Regional Japanese Coast Guard and the Water Safety Division from the Okinawa Prefecture Police Headquarters attended the meeting in order to provide input for this year’s campaigns. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Mark Munger, Southeast Region Network Coordinator for the Marine For Life Network, discusses the roles and responsibilities for the Marine Corps League and Marine For Life liaisons. The Marine For Life Network connects transitioning Marines and their family members to education resources, employment opportunities, and other veterans services that aid in their career and life goals outside of military service, and the Marine Corps League is the only Congressionally chartered United States Marine Corps-related veterans organization in the United States.

Heck of a Mess Marines with Field Mess Platoon, Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, competed for the Maj. Gen. William P.T. Hill Award on March 9, 2018, which will recognize the best field mess of the Marine Corps. They exhibited their food service capabilities to a panel of judges while supporting an on-going field operation. CSSC will become part of the I MEF Support Battalion when it officially stands up April 11th. The winner of the award will be announced in April. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice)

The Marines of III Marine Expeditionary Force give their take on the Commandant of the Marine Corps' message to the force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Matt Navarra)

Take a look inside the American Forces Network (AFN) Okinawa studio as Marine Sgt. Jack Gnosca, AFN radio DJ, speaks with special guests Sgt. Maj. Mario Marquez, III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Sergeant Major, and Mrs. Mari Gregory, creator of the Okinawa Café Journal Facebook page. In this segment, Marquez and Gregory give tips for service members moving in to their new Okinawan neighborhood. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Nathaniel C. Cray and PFC Alexia E. Lythos/Released)

Sgt. Wesley Geary explains his role as a cyber network operator with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 10, 2017. Commonly known as an information technology technician in the civilian sector, cyber network operators install, configure and maintain cyber networks, both hardware and software. As the 2nd MAW help desk non-commissioned officer, Geary’s occupational specialty allows him to assist service members and civilians with any technology issues that prevent them from completing their mission. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Marines with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and 9th Communication Bn., I MHG, develop an interactive cyber lab at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The lab allows Marines to attack and defend a complex computer network and play back previous network activity to train for real-world cyber attacks.

The third Professional Military Education course in an enlisted Marine’s career is Sergeant’s Course. One of the benefits from PME courses is the ability to network with other sergeants so they can build connections with other Military Occupational Specialties and have a better understanding of the whole Marine Corps.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office brought together industry representatives and Navy medical personnel during the annual Expeditionary Energy Concepts symposium hosted this year at Camp Pendleton May 3-5, 2016. During the event, industry representatives received direct feedback on developing technologies from Marines and sailors. Smaller, more efficient gear in the field could help save lives by getting medical care to the wounded faster. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel and Cpl. Jonathan Boynes)

Leaders across II Marine Expeditionary Force participated in a Lean In Circle event at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2016. Guest speaker Nancy Brooks, the Vice President of Procurement for Best Buy, spoke about the importance of networking and taking risks in your career.

As members of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare for their upcoming deployment with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, Marines and family members attended a barbeque on Onslow beach June 24, 2015, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This provided an opportunity to build support networks for new members of the unit, spouses and children and realize they are not going through this deployment alone.

Corporal Freddy Cantu believes “you get out what you put in.” This attitude has led him to success in the gym and as a Marine aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Cantu, 22, is from Bakersfield, California, and is currently a cyber-network administrator for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) (Graphics by Sgt. Jamean Berry)

Corporal Rene Gonzalez fell in love with the beautiful game of soccer at an early age. His competitive character and vigorous work ethic naturally drew him to the sport. Those characteristics are also what inspired Gonzalez, a data network specialist stationed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to become a Marine. In this interview the 21 year old from Joliet, Illinois, tells us how the lessons and tactics he’s learned on the pitch have led him to become a successful Marine and leader in his unit. Video by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos Graphics by Sgt. Jamean Berry. Also available in high definition.

Sergeant Richard Hernandez, cyber network technician, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, joined the Marine Corps immediately after high school. He started longboarding when he was young and now uses is as a way to deal with the stress of life and the Marine Corps. Hernandez is from Temecula, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released) (Graphics by Sgt. Jamean Berry)

Sergeant Spencer C. Garvin, cyber network operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses competition to strengthen his body and professional performance at work aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 9, 2014. Garvin, 26, is from Elko, Nev. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) (Graphics by Sgt. Jamean Berry) Available in high definition.

Philippine Marines and U.S. Marines and sailors train side by side during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014 to ensure they are capable of working together effectively to conduct humanitarian assistance and regional security missions. Cpl. Tyler Mitchell takes us to the field where a squad competition encourages combined force readiness. Includes soundbites from Philippine Marine 2nd Lt. Johnrou Cacho, platoon commander, Battalion Landing Team 12, and U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Dilan Swift, platoon commander, 3rd MEB.