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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Treyton Cronk, a satellite transmissions systems operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, establishes services for an expeditionary network by using a ViaSat Multi-Mission Terminal during a sustainment exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2025. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Treyton Cronk, a satellite transmissions systems operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, establishes services for an expeditionary network by using a ViaSat Multi-Mission Terminal during a sustainment exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2025. 9th Communication Battalion is responsible for both establishing secure communication networks and defending them against cyber-attacks in support of I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kristin Long)

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and members of the United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard point out targets during United Arab Emirates Unit Enhancement Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2025. - U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and members of the United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard point out targets during United Arab Emirates Unit Enhancement Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2025. The training aims to strengthen partner relations and enhance the UAE Presidential Guard’s understanding of Marine Corps tactics and procedures for indirect fire and close air support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dominic Albanese, a drone operator with Meteorological and Oceanographic Platoon, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, utilizes a Base Station during Cobra Horizon 24.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 25, 2024. Cobra Horizon is a semiannual training exercise that focuses on refining expeditionary meteorology and oceanographic employment, rapid response planning processes, and integrating a multi-service METOC environment to support future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dominic Albanese, a drone operator with Meteorological and Oceanographic Platoon, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, utilizes a Base Station during Cobra Horizon 24.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 25, 2024. Cobra Horizon is a semiannual training exercise that focuses on refining expeditionary meteorology and oceanographic employment, rapid response planning processes, and integrating a multi-service METOC environment to support future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)

The newly formed MSB will assume the responsibilities of administrative support to the I MEF Command Element to better posture the I MEF Information Group to focus on leading in the information environment. - Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion march in formation during the MSB activation ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 11, 2018. The newly formed MSB will assume the responsibilities of administrative support to the I MEF Command Element to better posture the I MEF Information Group to focus on leading in the information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, march in the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, march in the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks at the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. - Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks at the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages comradery and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Marines with Task Force Al-Taqaddum 18.1 Rotation 6 practice marksmanship with AK-47 assault rifles as part of a foreign weapons demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 16, 2018. - Marines with Task Force Al-Taqaddum 18.1 Rotation 6 practice marksmanship with AK-47 assault rifles as part of a foreign weapons demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 16, 2018. The demonstration was done in order to familiarize the Marines with weapons they may encounter while deployed overseas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, off-going sergeant major for I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, passes the non-commissioned officer’s sword to Col. Dawn R. Alonso, commanding officer, I MIG, during a relief and appointment ceremony at the 11 area parade deck aboard Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 18, 2018. - Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, off-going sergeant major for I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, passes the non-commissioned officer’s sword to Col. Dawn R. Alonso, commanding officer, I MIG, during a relief and appointment ceremony at the 11 area parade deck aboard Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 18, 2018. Wilson has served as I MIG sergeant major since his appointment in November of 2015 and was relieved by Sgt. Maj. Vernon E. Derby. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

Col. Bobbi Shea (right) relinquishes the I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group colors to Col. Dawn R. Alonso (left) during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6, 2017. During the ceremony I MEF Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MEF Information Group to support I MEF in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre) - Col. Bobbi Shea (right) relinquishes the I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group colors to Col. Dawn R. Alonso (left) during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6, 2017. During the ceremony I MEF Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MEF Information Group to support I MEF in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)