A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin prepares to embark Marines during an air assault course Aug. 24 during Exercise Crocodile Strike at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. Marines with MRF-D participated in bilateral training with the Australian Defence Force for two weeks, including dry and live-fire exercises with air and ground combat elements. The six-month rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords an unprecedented combined training opportunity with our Australian allies and improves interoperability between our forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reba James/Released)