U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talon Bakon, a satellite operator assigned to 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and a Georgia native, connects cables into a Viasat Multi-Mission Terminal during a sustainment exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2026. This training opportunity allows 9th Comm Bn. Marines to build confidence and proficiency in mission-essential tasks, such as establishing network connectivity and services and refining command and control procedures for higher headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)
| Date Taken: | 01.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.30.2026 13:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9500645 |
| VIRIN: | 260128-M-HY848-1074 |
| Resolution: | 6933x4624 |
| Size: | 5.04 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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