Sergeant Major Carlton W. Kent speaks to Marines with 9th Communications Battalion about the physical training uniform.(U.S. Marine Corps photo/Lance Cpl. Jason T. Guiliano )
A Miramar Falcons player sacks quarterback Matthew Petree from the 9th Communication Battalion Knights on Paige Field House at Camp Pendleton Oct. 7. With less than 30 seconds left in the game, the Knights scor More
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey T. Malone, a 20-year-old wireman with 9th Communication Battalion treads water in a utility uniform during the new swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1. Marines must stay aflo More
Lance Cpl. Patrick Humphries, a field radio operator with 9th Communications Battalion, Bravo Company, Radio Platoon, sits and waits to receive the OK to come down from the communication tower at Camp Leatherne More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Flores, an air conditioner mechanic with 9th Communication Battalion, works on a broken air conditioning unit at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 19.
Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group and 1st Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a log run during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16, 2013. The MCMA More
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, left, data network specialist, and Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pack radio equipment in preparation for a communicat More
Data communications Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, demonstrate to Marines with 9th Communication Battalion the capabilities of an AN(PRC)-117F radio during a communications exercise aboa More
Lt Col. Matthew Simmons, commander of the 9th Communications Battalion, speaks to Marines, sailors and family members of deceased Sgt. Brandon J. Bizzarro during a memorial service in his honor at the Blinder M More
U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observe a moment of silence during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Ju More
U.S. Marines assigned to Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participate in the activation ceremon More
Cpl. Brandon Yost, a 24-year-old water survival instructor from Modesto, Calif., briefs Marines with 9th Communication Battalion on new swim qualification requirements at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1.
Sgt. Raul Gonzales, Clp. Andre Wanzer, Clp. Joshua McNeil and Lance Cpl. Patrick Humphries field radio operators with 9th Communications Battalion, Bravo Company, Radio Platoon, setup their safety gear and harn More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Flores, an air conditioner mechanic with 9th Communication Battalion, replaces a broken conductor on an air conditioning unit at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 19.
Sergeant Jose A. Tellez, chief martial arts instructor, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, supervises Marines conducting the obstacle course during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program More
Private first class Adam Webber, left, data network specialist, and Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload radio equipment during a communicati More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Dassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates how to program an AN(PRC)-117F radio during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7, 201 More
A participant of the Spartan Spouse Day held by the 9th Communication Battalion sits inside a military vehicle included in a static display to show what Communications Bn. does aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Ap More
Navy Lt. David Tambur, 9th Communications Battalion chaplain, speaks to Marines, sailors and family members of deceased Sgt. Brandon J. Bizzarro during a memorial service in his honor at the Blinder Memorial Ch More
U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participate in a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. The chan More
U.S. Marines assigned to Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, unveil the guidon during the activati More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion prepare to begin the new swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1. Marines must now qualify with boots on for the entire exam.
After doing his safety gear and harness Cpl. Joshua McNeil, a member of 9th Communications Battalion, Bravo Company, Radio Platoon, is ready to begin climbing a communication tower to fix and check its equipmen More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes a moment to laugh during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014. The exercise is designe More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Dassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates to Pfc. Adrian Juarez, field radio operator, 9th Communication Battalion, how to set up an AN(PRC)-117F radio an More
A participant of the Spartan Spouse Day held by the 9th Communication Battalion operates a piece of equipment included in a static display to show what Communications Bn. does aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Apr More
Marines, sailors and family members of deceased Sgt. Brandon J. Bizzarro attend a memorial service in his honor at the Blinder Memorial Chapel aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif,. Sept. 16, 2014. The service honored More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bryan Eovito, commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, addresses leadership and guests during the activation ceremony for the Defen More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion jump off the 10-foot platform for the new swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1. The Marines swim 25 meters across the pool in their utility uniform follo More
Cpl. Joshua McNeil, a field radio operator with member of 9th Communications Battalion, Bravo Company, Radio Platoon, climbs a communication tower to fix and check its equipment at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, May 16.
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unloads data equipment during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6. The exercise is designed to pr More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Dassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates to Pfc. Adrian Juarez, field radio operator, 9th Communication Battalion, how to set up an AN(PRC)-117F radio du More
U.S. Marines assigned to Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, review network configurations in the More
Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Smith, a 22-year-old ground radio repairman with 9th Communication Battalion, jumps off the 10-foot platform for the new swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1. The new stand More
Cpl. Joshua McNeil and Lance Cpl. Patrick Humphries, field radio operators with 9th Communications Battalion, Bravo Company, Radio Platoon, work on a radio and antenna to check for any loose connections and dam More
Lance Corporal Joshua Flores, an air conditioner mechanic with 9th Communication Battalion, puts the cover to an air conditioning unit back on after he finishes working on a broken part at Camp Leatherneck, Afg More
Sergeant Jonathan Ayala, cyber network operator, hands radio antenna equipment to Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Phibbs, cyber network chief, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a communications exe More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Dassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a radio check during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7, 2014. The exercise is designed More
A participant of the Spartan Spouse Day held by the 9th Communication Battalion fires an M4 assault rifle at targets during a practice shoot aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 25. Marine spouses were invited More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bryan A. Eovito, the outgoing commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony More
U.S. Marines with Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, apply pressure to a simulated casualty during a casualty evacuation drill at Marine Corps Base Cam More
Cpl. Andre Wanzer a field radio operator with 9th Communications Battalion, Bravo Company, Radio Platoon, climb a communication tower to run a new connection to the top of the tower to connect another radio at More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit assemble a radio antenna during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014. The exercise is designed to prepare 15th MEU Marines for Ex More
Participants of the Spartan Spouse Day held by the 9th Communication Battalion fire M4 assault rifles during a practice shoot aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 25. Marine spouses were invited to see what the More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kevin J. Stepp, the incoming commanding officer of 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, addresses the attendees during a change of command cere More
U.S. Marines with Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a casualty evacuation drill at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 2, 2018. The drill w More
Sergeant Jonathan Ayala, left, cyber network operator, and Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Phibbs, cyber network chief, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assemble a radio antenna during a communications e More
U.S. Marines with Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provide security while awaiting the arrival of an aircraft during a casualty evacuation drill at M More
U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a pass in review during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July More
U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, march in the color guard during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July More
U.S. Marines with Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, prepare to load the simulated casualty as an MV- 22B Osprey lands for a casualty evacuation drill More
U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salute the outgoing and incoming commanders during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton More
U.S. Marines with Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, run to an MV-22B Osprey as they execute an air casualty evacuation drill at Marine Corps Base Camp More
U.S. Marines with Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, load a simulated casualty on an MV-22B Osprey during a casualty evacuation drill at Marine Corps B More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare an MV-22B Osprey to perform an air-ground refueling operation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Californ More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Anel Sarmiento, a motor vehicle operator assigned to Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, checks the fuel tank level during the fu More
U.S. Marines assigned to Service Company, 9th Communication Battalion and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, monitor the fuel transfer from an MV-22B Osprey to a 7-ton truck c More
Sgt. Jonathan Ayala, cyber network operator, hands radio antenna equipment to Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Phibbs, cyber network chief, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a communications exercis More