Lance Cpl. Jeffrey T. Malone, a 20-year-old wireman
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. Charles Melber, an armory custodian with
Lance Cpl. Charles Melber, an armory custodian with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, throws his pack out of the pool during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The q... More
Cpl. Brandon Yost, a 24-year-old water survival instructor
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. Nathan Scheeller, a Marine Corps instructor of
Sgt. Nathan Scheeller, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival with the 43 Area Training Tank, briefs Marines before swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines test their abilities t... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion prepare to
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.
Sgt. Nathan Scheeller, a Marine Corps instructor of
Sgt. Nathan Scheeller, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival with the 43 Area Training Tank, briefs Marines before swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines test their abilities t... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion jump off the
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
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force swim across the 43 Area Training Tank during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines are first tested on their a... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Smith, a 22-year-old ground radio
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
Sgt. Michael Heath, with 9th Communication Battalion,
Sgt. Michael Heath, with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, jumps off a diving board during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. Marines are tested annually on their ab... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, step into the 43 Area Training Tank during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The qualification is required annual tra... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, jump off a diving board during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. Marines are tested annually on their ability and con... More
Sgt. Michael Heath and Sgt. Nakaio Fincannon, with
Sgt. Michael Heath and Sgt. Nakaio Fincannon, with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force put on combat gear for swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines are tested ... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force swim across the 43 Area Training Tank while wearing a full pack during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines m... More
Sgt. Nakaio Fincannon, a field radio operator with
Sgt. Nakaio Fincannon, a field radio operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, swims across the 43 Area Training Tank with a pack during a swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Ca... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force swim across the 43 Area Training Tank with a pack during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines must swim 25 me... More
Sgt. Michael Heath, with 9th Communication Battalion,
Sgt. Michael Heath, with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, swims across the 43 Area Training Tank during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. Marines are tested annual... More
Lance Cpl. Charles Melber, an armory custodian with
Lance Cpl. Charles Melber, an armory custodian with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, swims while wearing a full pack during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The s... More