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A Marine with Company B, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 stands guard during a communications field exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2016. MWCS-28 incorporates numerous systems ranging from single-channel radios to systems with an emphasis on interoperability and beyond line-of-sight communications for a broad spectrum of information services. During the exercise, Bravo Company provided their own Tactical Air Operations Center, Tactical Air Command Center and simulated unmanned aerial vehicle squadron requests, giving the Marines a broader understanding on what roles requesting agencies play during operations within a communications squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - A Marine with Company B, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 stands guard during a communications field exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 3, 2016. MWCS-28 incorporates numerous systems ranging from single-channel radios to systems with an emphasis on interoperability and beyond line-of-sight communications for a broad spectrum of information services. During the exercise, Bravo Company provided their own Tactical Air Operations Center, Tactical Air Command Center and simulated unmanned aerial vehicle squadron requests, giving the Marines a broader understanding on what roles requesting agencies play during operations within a communications squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Corporal Erix Quinteros pulls himself up on a bar while maneuvering the obstacle course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participated in the physical training exercise “Chaos,” which tested their warfighting abilities: strength, communication and dependability. During the training the Marines were put into fire teams where they had to navigate the obstacle course, trek through the combat pool and hike one-mile with a simulated casualty and assault load. The purpose of the event was to build on unit cohesion, esprit de corps and mental and physical resiliency. Quinteros is an automotive maintenance technician with MWCS-28. - Corporal Erix Quinteros pulls himself up on a bar while maneuvering the obstacle course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 17, 2016. More than 85 noncommissioned officers with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 participated in the physical training exercise “Chaos,” which tested their warfighting abilities: strength, communication and dependability. During the training the Marines were put into fire teams where they had to navigate the obstacle course, trek through the combat pool and hike one-mile with a simulated casualty and assault load. The purpose of the event was to build on unit cohesion, esprit de corps and mental and physical resiliency. Quinteros is an automotive maintenance technician with MWCS-28.

Marine Air Support Squadron 1 runs in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 4, 2015. Marine Air Control Group 28 Marines organized the run to remind Marines to protect themselves and each other from suicide and alcohol abuse, and to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marine Air Support Squadron 1 runs in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 4, 2015. Marine Air Control Group 28 Marines organized the run to remind Marines to protect themselves and each other from suicide and alcohol abuse, and to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Marines lend a helping hand moving dry-wall during a veterans home build volunteer activity at Pamlico County, North Carolina, July 27, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 volunteered to assist in the construction of a home being built for Marine Corps veteran Warren Cottrell and his family. The volunteer event gave the Marines the opportunity to help better their community, while establishing relationships with other members of their squadrons outside of their work environment. - Marines lend a helping hand moving dry-wall during a veterans home build volunteer activity at Pamlico County, North Carolina, July 27, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 volunteered to assist in the construction of a home being built for Marine Corps veteran Warren Cottrell and his family. The volunteer event gave the Marines the opportunity to help better their community, while establishing relationships with other members of their squadrons outside of their work environment.