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Former WWE superstar Bill Goldberg poses with the Marines following their graduation from the Martial Arts Instructor Course. Goldberg served as the guest speaker at the graduation.

Former WWE superstar Bill Goldberg poses with the Marines following their graduation from the Martial Arts Instructor Course. Goldberg served as the guest speaker at the graduation.

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Sergeant Castro takes advantage of the rare downtime during MEFEX to conduct MCMAP training with Marines of Alpha Company. As a Martial Arts Instructor, Sergeant Castro guided seven Marines to improve their MCMAP skills and “belt up”.

Sergeant Castro takes advantage of the rare downtime during MEFEX to conduct MCMAP training with Marines of Alpha Company. As a Martial Arts Instructor, Sergeant Castro guided seven Marines to improve their MCMAP skills and “belt up”.

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Lt. Col. William Gorsuch, right, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion hugs another Marine after the activation ceremony conducted 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)

Lt. Col. William Gorsuch, right, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion hugs another Marine after the activation ceremony conducted 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)

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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 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)

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The 1st Marine Division Band marches in formation during the activation ceremony of the Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion 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)

The 1st Marine Division Band marches in formation during the activation ceremony of the Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion 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)

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Flowers are presented to Lt. Col. William Gorsuch’s wife during the activation ceremony of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion on Camp Pendleton, 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)

Flowers are presented to Lt. Col. William Gorsuch’s wife during the activation ceremony of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion on Camp Pendleton, 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)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Farbo

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 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)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Farbo

Lt. Col. William Gorsuch, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, gives remarks 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)

Lt. Col. William Gorsuch, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, gives remarks 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)

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Marines and Sailors stand in formation during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion Activation of Command 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 stand in formation during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion Activation of Command 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)

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Sgt. Maj. Joseph Mendez, left, incoming sergeant major of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, and Lt. Col. William Gorsuch, right, incoming commanding officer of MSB, uncase the colors to signify the activation of the MSB 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)

Sgt. Maj. Joseph Mendez, left, incoming sergeant major of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, and Lt. Col. William Gorsuch, right, incoming commanding officer of MSB, uncase the colors to signify the activation of the MSB 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)

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Col. Dawn Alonso, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, gives opening remarks at the activation ceremony of the I MEF Support Battalion 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)

Col. Dawn Alonso, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, gives opening remarks at the activation ceremony of the I MEF Support Battalion 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)

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Navy Cmdr. Randall Ekstrom, I Marine Information Group Chaplain, gives the opening prayer prior to the I MEF Support Battalion Activation of Command 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)

Navy Cmdr. Randall Ekstrom, I Marine Information Group Chaplain, gives the opening prayer prior to the I MEF Support Battalion Activation of Command 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)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Farbo

The transmissions exercise set out to develop, improve, and validate tactics, techniques, and procedures of Transmissions Platoon, Company A. The exercise consisted of a build phase, where Marines rehearsed individual skills, build fire team/squad TTPs, then executed a variety of missions in an urban and austere environment.

The transmissions exercise set out to develop, improve, and validate tactics, techniques, and procedures of Transmissions Platoon, Company A. The exercise consisted of a build phase, where Marines rehearsed individual skills, build fire team/squad TTPs, then executed a variety of missions in an urban and austere environment.

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Lance Corporal Shivers of Alpha Company applies an IV on HM3 Ford in a Combat Lifesaving Class.

Lance Corporal Shivers of Alpha Company applies an IV on HM3 Ford in a Combat Lifesaving Class.

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Marine of Transmissions Platoon, Company A negotiates an obstacle while training at night.

Marine of Transmissions Platoon, Company A negotiates an obstacle while training at night.

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Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A conduct escalation of force drills.

Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A conduct escalation of force drills.

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Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A on a security patrol outside of their antenna hill compound.

Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A on a security patrol outside of their antenna hill compound.

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Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A maintain security and establish radio nets and links after securing their objective. Members of the Exercise Support Group handled a majority of administrative and logistical requirements and provided an opposition force (OPFOR) throughout the exercise.

Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A maintain security and establish radio nets and links after securing their objective. Members of the Exercise Support Group handled a majority of administrative and logistical requirements and provided an opposition force (OPFOR) throughout the exercise.

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Forward Detachment of Transmissions Platoon, Company A provide far side security during a river crossing. Motor Transport operators attached to the Exercise Support Group developed TTPs for convoy operations.

Forward Detachment of Transmissions Platoon, Company A provide far side security during a river crossing. Motor Transport operators attached to the Exercise Support Group developed TTPs for convoy operations.

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Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A search and detain an enemy POW during a dismounted contact patrol to assist set up of radio nets with an adjacent unit.

Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A search and detain an enemy POW during a dismounted contact patrol to assist set up of radio nets with an adjacent unit.

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