Lieutenant Colonel Eric Dougherty, left, and Sgt. Maj.
Summary
Lieutenant Colonel Eric Dougherty, left, and Sgt. Maj. Marcus Chestnut, right, lead Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, in a battalion hike May 8 at Robertson Barracks, Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia. MRF-D is comprised of a competent expeditionary fighting force that is technically proficient, culturally sensitive, and capable of responding to any crisis or contingency operation. The rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined training opportunity with our Australian allies and improves interoperability between our forces. Dougherty is the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, MRF-D. Chestnut is the sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Serna/Released)