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Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A provide security while establishing multichannel radio links.

Marines of Transmissions Platoon, Company A provide security while establishing multichannel radio links.

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Utilities Marines attached to Transmissions Platoon, Company A establish a tactical power grid for the Main Detachment at their objective. Utility Marines were able to establish the power grid rapidly, which significantly decreased the time needed to establish radio communications.

Utilities Marines attached to Transmissions Platoon, Company A establish a tactical power grid for the Main Detachment at their objective. Utility Marines were able to establish the power grid rapidly, which significantly decreased the time needed to establish radio communications.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, march in the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, march in the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – A horse with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard sports an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the official emblem and insignia of the United States Marine Corps on his halter during the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. All the horses with this color guard are mustangs adopted from the Bureau of Land Management's Adopt a Horse and Burro Program. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – A horse with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard sports an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the official emblem and insignia of the United States Marine Corps on his halter during the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. All the horses with this color guard are mustangs adopted from the Bureau of Land Management's Adopt a Horse and Burro Program. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – A color guard with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, presents the American and Marine Corps colors during the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – A color guard with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, presents the American and Marine Corps colors during the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to march in the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to march in the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard prepares to march in the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. This mounted color guard is the only equestrian color guard in the Marine Corps, and is stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard prepares to march in the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. This mounted color guard is the only equestrian color guard in the Marine Corps, and is stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation before the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (March 24, 2018) – Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation before the 60th Swallows Day Parade on March 24, 2018. The parade is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades and is held annually as part of paying tribute to the city’s Spanish and western history. During the parade, the Marines marched in formation and carried their unit colors and the American flag. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley

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Following a 9th Communication Battalion run, Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Eovito recognizes the Marines chosen by their respective companies as the “Honor Marine” for standing out with their exceptional performance, attitude, and positive influence on those around them.

Following a 9th Communication Battalion run, Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Eovito recognizes the Marines chosen by their respective companies as the “Honor Marine” for standing out with their exceptional performance, attitude, and positive influence on those around them.

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Cpl. Budrow, a radio operator from Bravo Company, programs a radio to establish single channel radio satellite communications capabilities during Native Fury in February.

Cpl. Budrow, a radio operator from Bravo Company, programs a radio to establish single channel radio satellite communications capabilities during Native Fury in February.

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Lance Cpl. Belanger, Bravo Company, prepares the necessary cables to connect the generators in order to provide power to the Battalion’s communications assets during Native Fury.

Lance Cpl. Belanger, Bravo Company, prepares the necessary cables to connect the generators in order to provide power to the Battalion’s communications assets during Native Fury.

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Lance Cpl. Simmons, Bravo Company, breaks a sweat while digging trenches to bury and protect fiber optic cables being ran between assets during Native Fury.

Lance Cpl. Simmons, Bravo Company, breaks a sweat while digging trenches to bury and protect fiber optic cables being ran between assets during Native Fury.

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9th Communications Operations Officer Maj. Katolin puts this question to the Marines as he briefs the Battalion on the training plan for 2018 and what the Marines need to do be ready for the fight.

9th Communications Operations Officer Maj. Katolin puts this question to the Marines as he briefs the Battalion on the training plan for 2018 and what the Marines need to do be ready for the fight.

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Joseph Mendez is promoted to Sergeant Major in front of 9th Communication Battalion and many others whom he influenced throughout his career. Sgt. Maj. Mendez mentored and motivated countless Marines, both in and out of his company, while serving as Company First Sergeant.

Joseph Mendez is promoted to Sergeant Major in front of 9th Communication Battalion and many others whom he influenced throughout his career. Sgt. Maj. Mendez mentored and motivated countless Marines, both in and out of his company, while serving as Company First Sergeant.

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Sgt. Salcido and Sgt. Griffin-Benitez help build a house in San Diego County. The Marines of Bravo Company donated their time over two weeks to work with the San Diego Habitat for Humanity.

Sgt. Salcido and Sgt. Griffin-Benitez help build a house in San Diego County. The Marines of Bravo Company donated their time over two weeks to work with the San Diego Habitat for Humanity.

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Katelyn Shaver sings for the attendees of the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. Schaefer, a distinguished guest of Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, sang two songs, one of which was an original piece she wrote herself specifically for the event. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages comradery and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Katelyn Shaver sings for the attendees of the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. Schaefer, a distinguished guest of Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, sang two songs, one of which was an original piece she wrote herself specifically for the event. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages comradery and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss

Master Gunnery Sgt. Douglas Fraser, G-3 operations chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, Sergeant Major, I MEF, and 1st Sgt. John Miller, first sergeant, Headquarters Company, I MEF Information Group, pose for a photo during the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages camaraderie and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Douglas Fraser, G-3 operations chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, Sergeant Major, I MEF, and 1st Sgt. John Miller, first sergeant, Headquarters Company, I MEF Information Group, pose for a photo during the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages camaraderie and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss

Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks at the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages comradery and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks at the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages comradery and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss

1st Sgt. John Miller, first sergeant, Headquarters Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, addresses the attendees of the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages comradery and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

1st Sgt. John Miller, first sergeant, Headquarters Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, addresses the attendees of the West Coast Senior Enlisted Professional Dinner at Valley Center, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018. The dinner, which hosted enlisted leadership from all over the West Coast, is an engagement that encourages comradery and a reaffirmation of core values amongst Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted personnel. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Bliss

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