DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Darwin poses for photos with local community members after a memorial for the Battle of the Coral Sea, May 7, 2017. The battle, which took place fro... More
Left to right: CMDR David Luck, commanding officer
Left to right: CMDR David Luck, commanding officer HMAS Coonawarra, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Defence Force; CMDR John Navin, RAN, ADF; BRIG Michael Ryan, commander of 1st Brigade, Australian Army, ADF;... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of 1st
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, speaks at the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, May 9, 2014. Marines and Austr... More
The flag party, Able Seaman Joel Hadler, AB Nathan
The flag party, Able Seaman Joel Hadler, AB Nathan Bolstead and AB Gareth Baker raised the Australian and American national ensigns during a memorial service commemorating the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of ... More
Australian Navy color guard stands at parade rest during
Australian Navy color guard stands at parade rest during the celebration of the 72nd Battle of the Coral Sea anniversary, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australians united to pay respect to those lost in 1942 and hon... More
Cmdr. Mike Weeldreyer, commanding officer of the
Cmdr. Mike Weeldreyer, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), presents a survivor of the Battle of Coral Sea, who served aboard USS Lexington (CV-2) during World War II, with a ... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of 1st
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of 1st battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin; Sgt. Maj. Rogelio De Leon, sergeant major of 1st battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, MRF-D; and F... More
Vice Adm. William French, commander of Navy Installation
Vice Adm. William French, commander of Navy Installation Command, delivers remarks during the 70th anniversary ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Coral Sea at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of the Cor... More
Katrina Fong Lim, Lord Mayor of Darwin, stands with
Katrina Fong Lim, Lord Mayor of Darwin, stands with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin color guard prior to the celebrations of the 72nd Battle of the Coral Sea anniversary, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australia... More
DARWIN, Australian – U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian Middleton,
DARWIN, Australian – U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian Middleton, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D), and Nigel Scullion, senator for ... More
Sergeant Major Marcus A. Chestnut and Lt. Col. Eric
Sergeant Major Marcus A. Chestnut and Lt. Col. Eric J. Dougherty salute the USS Peary Gun Memorial during a service commemorating the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 8 at the USS Peary Gun M... More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin bow their
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin bow their heads during the celebration of the 72nd Battle of the Coral Sea anniversary, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australians united to pay respect to those lost in ... More
Lieutenant Colonel Eric J. Dougherty places a wreath
Lieutenant Colonel Eric J. Dougherty places a wreath as Sgt. Maj. Marcus A. Chestnut stands at attention during the memorial service commemorating the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 8 at th... More
Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge, commandant of Naval District
Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge, commandant of Naval District Washington, left, and Australian Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley lay a wreath during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th... More
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian Middleton,
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian Middleton, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D), addresses the local community on ... More
Australian Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley
Australian Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley delivers remarks during the 70th anniversary ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Coral Sea at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of the Coral Sea took... More
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) and Australian Defence Force service members render a salute during the playing of Last Post at memorial for the Battle of the Coral ... More
Wreaths were laid at the memorial of the USS Peary
Wreaths were laid at the memorial of the USS Peary during the 72nd Battle of the Coral Sea anniversary, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australians united to pay respect to those lost in 1942 and honor the alliance be... More
Marine Rotational Force – Darwin color guard marches
Marine Rotational Force – Darwin color guard marches into position prior to the celebration of the 72nd Battle of the Coral Sea anniversary, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australians united to pay respect to those l... More
Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band perform at an outdoor
Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band perform at an outdoor shopping center in Gold Coast, Australia. The band is in Australia to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea and to share music ... More
Lieutenant Colonel Eric J. Dougherty and Sgt. Maj.
Lieutenant Colonel Eric J. Dougherty and Sgt. Maj. Marcus A. Chestnut stand at parade rest during a service commemorating the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 8 at USS Peary Gun Memorial, Dar... More
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Darwin and Australian Defence Force service members stand in formation during a memorial ceremony honoring the service of U.S. and Australian forces... More
Rick Setter, president of the Australian American
Rick Setter, president of the Australian American Association, Northern Territory, speaks at the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australians united to pay respect to th... More
Commander John Navin, commander HMAS Coonawarra, speaks
Commander John Navin, commander HMAS Coonawarra, speaks at the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australians united to pay respect to those lost in 1942 and honor the all... More
Vice Adm. William French, commander of Navy Installation
Vice Adm. William French, commander of Navy Installation Command, lays a wreath during the 70th anniversary ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Coral Sea at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of the Coral ... More
Gordon Johnson, veteran of the Battle of the Coral
Gordon Johnson, veteran of the Battle of the Coral Sea, speaks at the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australians united to pay respect to those lost in 1942 and honor ... More
DARWIN, Australia – Nigel Scullion, senator for the
DARWIN, Australia – Nigel Scullion, senator for the Northern Territory, speaks on the bravery of service members that fought valiantly at a memorial ceremony honoring the service of U.S. and Australian forces d... More
Sergeant Anissa Hogbin, a bugler with the Army Band
Sergeant Anissa Hogbin, a bugler with the Army Band Darwin, Australian Defence Force, sounds “Last Post” during the memorial service commemorating the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 8 at th... More
Natasha Griggs, member for Solomon, speaks at the 72nd
Natasha Griggs, member for Solomon, speaks at the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, May 9, 2014. Marines and Australians united to pay respect to those lost in 1942 and honor the alliance between... More