U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, take part in an expeditionary field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 27, 2026. The exercise sets realistic conditions for 9th Comm Bn. to validate essential capabilities, requiring detachments to quickly deploy, maintain and defend communications networks and critical infrastructure in a simulated expeditionary environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kaitlyn Gamble)
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.
