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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, Marine Aircraft Group 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a communications exercise at Joliet Army Training Area, Elwood, Ill., July 18, 2019. MWCS-48 is conducting exercises ranging from rifle and pistol qualifications to land navigation in order to meet annual training requirements, as well as increase occupational proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Faeth Webb)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, Marine Aircraft Group 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a pistol qualification range at Joliet Army Training Area, Elwood, Ill., July 17, 2019. MWCS-48 is conducting exercises ranging from rifle and pistol qualifications to land navigation in order to meet annual training requirements, as well as increase occupational proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Faeth Webb)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, Marine Aircraft Group 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a simulated improvised explosive device lane at Joliet Army Training Area, Elwood, Ill., July 14, 2019. MWCS-48 is conducting exercises ranging from rifle and pistol qualifications to land navigation in order to meet annual training requirements, as well as increase occupational proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Faeth Webb)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, Marine Aircraft Group 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct land navigation training at Joliet Army Training Area, Elwood, Ill., July 14, 2019. MWCS-48 is conducting exercises ranging from rifle and pistol qualifications to land navigation in order to meet annual training requirements, as well as increase occupational proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Faeth Webb)

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.