U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct a field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 5, 2026. The Marines participated in the exercise to train and enhance the survivability and lethality of the naval expeditionary force while fully integrating with joint forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hubert Maliszewski)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — First Sergeant’s Hill serves as a prominent memorial site where Marines honor the fallen through a physically grueling hike. The crosses at the top of the hill represent Marines who gave their lives in service, turning the climb into a reflection on sacrifice, leadership and legacy.
The Marine Corps hopes the MAGTF cruise will give the candidates a greater understanding of the roles and responsibilities they will assume as they progress in academic and military training.
