The Walking Dead Lives
Home of the 1st Battalion 9th Marines Association
Honor the past.
Forge a future.
The Walking
Dead Lives.
Brotherhood is a bond for life
Brotherhood doesn't end when service does. It means showing up for one another, honoring those who came before, and remembering that our Marines and Corpsmen are people with stories, not statistics.
Behind every Marine and Corpsman is a leader, a brother, and a legacy.
We serve those who served
Across seven Mission Areas, we reconnect and gather our community, stand by members in hardship, preserve our history, remember the fallen, and invest in the next generation of leaders.
Membership & Local Chapters
Build and maintain a living network of Marines, Corpsmen, and families of 1/9 through active membership and strong local chapters.
Reunion & Gatherings
Bring the 1/9 community together to reconnect, remember, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful shared experiences.
Humanitarian Aid
Provide timely and dignified assistance to Marines, Corpsmen, and families of 1/9 experiencing significant hardship or crisis.
Resource Network
Connect people who have needs with people who have knowledge, experience, relationships, or resources that can help.
Legacy & History
Preserve, document, and share the history, experiences, and stories of 1/9.
Memorial & Remembrance
Honor those we have lost, preserve their names and stories, and keep their service part of the living memory of 1/9.
Scholarship
Honor the legacy of those who came before us by investing in education, leadership, and future service.
Let no story be untold
These are the stories that define us: brothers who stood shoulder to shoulder in the thick of it, and those who found purpose and connection long after the fight.
Their voices echo through generations, reminding us that the bonds we forge in service don't end when the uniform comes off.
Join the Legacy
The Walking Dead always walks together
Whether you're a Marine, Corpsman, family member, or friend, you have a place in our story. Join, volunteer, or donate to honor the past and forge a future.