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Marine Air Control Group 38

A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operates at the Multi-Function Air Operations Center as part of Steel Knight 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 10, 2024. The AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR is a ground-based air radar system which increases 3rd MAW’s combat power and lethality through superior air surveillance. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Marine Corps tests tactical 5G, looks at wider adoption for communications

Marines want to leverage 5G capabilities to enhance their tactical operations.

Jan 24, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct Lightning Strike 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 1-30, 2024. Lightning Strike 25 exemplifies MWCS-38’s ability to establish and maintain up to 15 communication nodes supporting Force Design initiatives by enabling distributed command and control in contested environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luc Boatman)

Marines put comms skills to the test at Lightning Strike exercise

DefenseScoop takes an exclusive look inside the Marine Corps exercise Lightning Strike.

Nov 12, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau