Marine returns to US to fulfill dream
Lance Cpl. Brian Walsh, assaultman, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, traveled back overseas and more than 5,000 miles from Crosshaven, Ireland... More
U.S. Navy Senior Line Corpsman Petty Officer 3rd Class
U.S. Navy Senior Line Corpsman Petty Officer 3rd Class Marcus Huenefeld with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, Marine Rotational Force Darwin speak into the radio giving vital information on the patents... More
U.S. Marine Corps. Lt. Col. Eric Dougherty, battalion
U.S. Marine Corps. Lt. Col. Eric Dougherty, battalion commander, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, greets Brigadier Mick Ryan, commander, 1st Brigade, Australian Army, Aug. 2... More
Sergeant Brett Ringgold, ammunition technician, Forward
Sergeant Brett Ringgold, ammunition technician, Forward Coordination Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, cooks food for the children of Alawa Primary School during a Mother’s Day breakfast in Darwin, Aus... More
Hospitalman Dante Johnson, a hospital corpsman with
Hospitalman Dante Johnson, a hospital corpsman with Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and a native of Chicago, Illinois, inserts a catheter ... More
Exercise Kowari 2015 participants together before the
Exercise Kowari 2015 participants together before the exercise’s closing ceremony Sept. 12 at Larrakeyah Barracks, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. In its second iteration, Kowari 15 was a trilateral envi... More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force — Darwin
U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force — Darwin Aviation Combat Element transfer aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force base for the upcoming MRF-D rotation, Darwin, Australia, April 16, 2019. The 20... More
Governor General of Australia Sir Peter Cosgrove visits
Governor General of Australia Sir Peter Cosgrove visits U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia on June 3, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Filca)
Indonesian Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dedi Rochaedi, a
Indonesian Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dedi Rochaedi, a jungle survival instructor with 5th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Marine Corps, gives a jungle survival class during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and T... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Phillips with the Ground
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Phillips with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, presents a gift to Indonesian Marine Corps Lt. Col. Surpriyadi Arip during a closing ceremony as a part ... More
Indonesian Marines with 5th Marine Infantry Battalion,
Indonesian Marines with 5th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Marine Corps, give an intelligence patrol class during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, August 5, 201... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alex Vuksta with Logistics Combat
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alex Vuksta with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin conducts a fire and maneuver drill during a patrol at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 13, 2020. During ... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, are briefed after a conditioning hike aboard Robertson Barracks, May 16, 2014. The hike was more than 8 miles and was designed ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, are about to receive a traditional Aboriginal dance during the Welcome to Country Ceremony on Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia on April 22, 2016. Marin... More
MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, Australia – U.S. Marine
MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, Australia – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lonnie Grover III, crew chief, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, takes in the view during a flight to an... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Fernando Cosyleon, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Fernando Cosyleon, a rifleman with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, donates blood at the Casuarina Blood Donor Centre, Northern Terri... More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Australian
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Australian Army soldiers stand in formation at their leadership course graduation June 23, 2016 at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, Australia. The eight week cours... More
MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, Australia -- U.S. Marines
MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, Australia -- U.S. Marines with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, zero their sights on the M240B Medium Machinegun, M... More
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green speaks to Marines with Marine Rotational Force Darwin at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, Aug. 8, 2017. Green spoke to Marines about how they s... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin inspect and clean M16-A4 and M4 carbines on Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, June 30, 2020. As a force postured and ready, the cleanliness and functi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Francisco Gonzalez with
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Francisco Gonzalez with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, inspects weapons at the firing range Aug. 20 at Mou... More
U.S. Marines with the Aviation Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, transport Royal Australian Navy officer Malcom Wise and Australian Army Brigadier Michael Bond, on an MV-22B Osprey to attend a m... More
U.S. Marines with Motor Transport Platoon, Logistics
U.S. Marines with Motor Transport Platoon, Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotation Force – Darwin, execute vehicle recovery training at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, July 7, 2020. Marines are tra... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Russ Boyce, the commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Russ Boyce, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), speaks with Indonesian Army Brig. Gen. Muhammand Saleh Mustafa during Exercise Koolendong at Mount Bundey T... More
“Lest we forget,” is the phrase used by Australians
“Lest we forget,” is the phrase used by Australians in remembrance of ANZAC day, held every year on April 25. ANZAC day is a national day of remembrance, which honors veterans as well as those who currently ser... More
An MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft departs East Arm
An MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft departs East Arm Wharf for Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin. *** Local Caption *** The Aviation Combat Element of the 2018 Marine Rotational Force - Darwin has arrived ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kody Markert with the
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kody Markert with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, drinks snake blood during a jungle survival class as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training... More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and an
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and an Australian soldier tread water for two minutes after swimming 50 meters as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym pool, ... More
DARWIN, Australia – A child pays his respects by laying
DARWIN, Australia – A child pays his respects by laying a Red Poppy flower at a war memorial at an Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day observance ceremony, April 25, 2017. Marine Rotational Force Darwin a... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin,
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, participate in the Darwin Military Museum Community Day in Darwin, Australia, August 17, 2019. Marine community engagements in the Northern Territory and thro... More
U.S. Marines, Australian Defence Force service members,
U.S. Marines, Australian Defence Force service members, and Australian Government workers conduct a pre-arrival walk through on Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin in Darwin, NT, Australia, May 21, 2020. The... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Manzie, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Manzie, a squad leader and combat engineer with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, performs field environment training on Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia... More
Members of the Australian Army with 5th Battalion,
Members of the Australian Army with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, take on the final day of Exercise Kokoda outside Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, May 13, 2016. U.S. Marines worked together w... More
The 2016 rotation of the United States Marine Rotational
The 2016 rotation of the United States Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) has begun to arrive in Darwin. Some 1,250 US Marines will spend six months working from Australian Defence Force bases in the Darw... More
U.S. Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, take cover during military operations in urban terrain during Exercise Koa Moana 15.2 in Dili, Timor-Leste June... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Anderson, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), conducts a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) technique during exercise Tafakula... More
U.S. Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, observe the terrain below while on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463... More
A member of the Australian Army guides an MV-22 Osprey
A member of the Australian Army guides an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (VMM-268) at the Royal Australian Air Force Base, Darwin, Aug. 27, 2018. The ADF did a ground-refuel from their C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Felipe Morales, a motor
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Felipe Morales, a motor transport operator with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin drives during a convoy at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 9, 2020.... More
MRF-D Marines viewed as family to the Darwin Community
Sue Beynon, Principal of Grey Primary School in Palmerston, Northern Territory, talks to Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, March 28, about continuing their participation with the school from last yea... More
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, work together to carry weights the length of a pool during a week-long squad competition aboard Robertson Barr... More
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion , 5th Marine
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion , 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, fire a Shoulder-launched Multi-purpose Assault Weapon during a crew-served weapons competition aboard Mount B... More
U.S. Marines train with Royal Thai Marines
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin train with Royal Thai Marines during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) at Sattahip Naval Base, Thailand, May 29 - 30... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Madison Dietz, an MV-22B Osprey
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Madison Dietz, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force — Darwin (MRF-D), takes a photo with an Australian Defence Force (ADF) service member’... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), along with service members from other nations, watch a parade at a local school as part of Exercise Tafakula, Nuku'alofa, T... More
U.S. Marines with the Logistics Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), test developmental drones, which deliver gear during Exercise Koolendong at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territo... More
American Somoa native, U.S. Marine deploys to Australia
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Fautua Thompson, intermediate supply activity chief, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, is participating in the planning and execution of MRF-D 20.2 on Royal Australian Air Force Bas... More
U.S. Marines with Air Combat Element, Marine Rotational
U.S. Marines with Air Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, prepare the RQ-21A Blackjack for its first flight in Australia at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Aug. 8, 2020. The RQ-2... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Harrison Zhu with Air Combat
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Harrison Zhu with Air Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, relays a target grid to a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer dropping inert ordnance in Nackeroo Airfield, Bradshaw Fiel... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon Osterman, infantryman with Bravo
Lance Cpl. Brandon Osterman, infantryman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, issues ammunition to Marines at Kangaroo Flats Training Area during a live-fire... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, watch a traditional Aboriginal dance during the Welcome to Country Ceremony on Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia on April 22, 2016. Marine Rotational Fo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven Sutey Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven Sutey Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, marches in the Australian New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day in Darwin, Australia on April 25, 2016. Marine Rota... More
MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, Australia – U.S. Marine
MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, Australia – U.S. Marine Maj. Karl Wethe, executive officer, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, waits for the all clear to take off during a ... More
Approximately 200 of the 1,500 U.S. Marines and Sailors
Approximately 200 of the 1,500 U.S. Marines and Sailors of Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2018 arrive at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, April 17. In addition to conducting multilateral... More
U.S. Marines and Australian Army Soldiers conduct an
U.S. Marines and Australian Army Soldiers conduct an aviation delivered ground refueling (ADGR) during Marine Rotational Force — Darwin at RAAF Base Darwin, Darwin, Australia, May 14, 2019. The training consist... More
An Indonesian Marine with 5th Marine Infantry Battalion,
An Indonesian Marine with 5th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Marine Corps, signals to his squad during an integrated raid as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) in Banyuwangi, Indon... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kevin Heine with 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kevin Heine with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment stands in front of an M777 Howitzer April 8, 2020 in Darwin, Australia after completing the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine in lin... More
U.S. Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin conducted training at the rappel tower on Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, July 13, 2020. The training allowed Marines to l... More
A Marine with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion,
A Marine with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, sights in on his target during a squad-attack exercise, here, May 22. MRF-D Marines used machine gu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edith Espinoza, admin chief
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edith Espinoza, admin chief with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (outgoing party) and Australian Defence Force service members unload tree branches off of a truck at Larrakeyah Defen... More
Lance Cpls. Justin T. Winn and Christophe Jackson,
Lance Cpls. Justin T. Winn and Christophe Jackson, field artillery cannoneers with Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11 Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, carry rounds for an M777 Howitzer during training Aug. 8,... More
U.S. Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, execute simulated tactical casualty combat care at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, July 9, 2020. This training enables MR... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kyle Ladwig with the Aviation
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kyle Ladwig with the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, speaks to members of Australian Aid during a static display as part of Exercise Crocodile Response at RAAF ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Cordoba, an unmanned
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Cordoba, an unmanned aerial systems operator with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, prepares to launch the RQ-21A Blackjack at Kangaroo Flats Training Are... More
The local and traditional land owners of Bradshaw,
The local and traditional land owners of Bradshaw, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy sailors and Australian soldiers pose for a group photo June 23 after the “Welcome to Country” ceremony at Bradshaw Training Area, North... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nelson Colton and members
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nelson Colton and members of the Australian Army take on the final day of Exercise Kokoda outside Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia May 12, 2016. U.S. Marines worked together wi... More
U.S. Marines with the Aviation Combat Element deplane
U.S. Marines with the Aviation Combat Element deplane a Boeing 777 at the Royal Australian Air Force base for the upcoming Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Darwin, Australia, April 12, 2019. The 2019 rotation ... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, perform a rope climb during a meritorious sergeant board aboard Robertson Barracks, April 17, 2014. The Marines performed a phy... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elliot Kjerstand, a Rapid City,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elliot Kjerstand, a Rapid City, South Dakota native, lays branches with green leaves on a signal fire during Exercise Kowari 15 Sept. 5 in the Daly River region, Northern Territory, Austr... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, hold and take photos of a sugar glider after refurbishing and repairing animal habitat displays at the Territory Wildlife ... More
U.S. Marines with Air Combat Element, Marine Rotational
U.S. Marines with Air Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin recover the RQ-21A Blackjack in Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 11, 2020. Marines are training to establi... More
A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine
A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, assists Australian Army Pvt. Carl Hockey, rifleman, Delta Company, 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, in ... More
Lance Cpl. Garret Gooch, machine gunner, Charlie Company,
Lance Cpl. Garret Gooch, machine gunner, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, prepares a grenade to be thrown at Kangaroo Flats Training Area during a live-fire... More
Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fire down range during a CS gas attack during a live fire range August 18, 2016, at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The r... More
Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, load into an MV-22B Osprey from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during Exercise Koolendong, here, Sept. 3. MRF... More
MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, Australia – U. S. Marine
MOUNT BUNDEY TRAINING AREA, Australia – U. S. Marine Lance Cpl. Micah Scott, field radio operator, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, does radio checks ... More
Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Soldiers with 1st Brigade, parade through Palmerston to celebrate ANZAC Day, April 25, 2014. ANZAC Day is a national da... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman (HM) 3rd class Brett Hatch
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman (HM) 3rd class Brett Hatch gives a class on combat lifesaving techniques to U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and members of the Australian army with 5th Battalion... More
U.S. Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin prepare for a convoy at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 9, 2020. The motor transport operators participated in terrain famili... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin arrive at RAAF Base Darwin in Darwin, NT, Australia, June 2, 2020. The Marines received a COVID-19 test, went through biosecurity inspections, and were placed ... More
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, work together to scale a wall at an obstacle course during a week-long squad competition aboard Robertson Barrac... More
U.S. Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, participated in Exercise Koa Moana 15.2 in Dili, Timor-Leste June 23. The platoon of Marines conducted a bilate... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, talks
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, talks over the radio during a live fire range August 18, 2016 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia. The range was the final training e... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin march in the Anzac Day parade through the streets of Darwin, Australia, April 25, 2019. Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the contributions made by past and pr... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Indonesian Marines with 5th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Marine Corps, execute an intelligence patrol through the jungl... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dakota Hemry, a supply
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dakota Hemry, a supply admin with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, prepares to train at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, June 30, 2020. A Lowell, Michigan native, Hemry e... More
Lance Cpl. Kevin Miller, fire team leader and range
Lance Cpl. Kevin Miller, fire team leader and range coach, 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, explains rifle adjustments to a Tongan Defence Service... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Barnett, a machine gunner
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Barnett, a machine gunner with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, prepares ammunition before support-by-fire drills June 2 during Exerci... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Marcus Chestnut, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Marcus Chestnut, center, flips the match coin as Lt. Col Eric Dougherty, left, watches before the Northern Territory Thunder Football Club game against Aspley Hornets June 13 at TIO ... More
U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers with 3rd Combat
U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers with 3rd Combat Assault Battalion, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Australian soldiers listen to a brief during a demolition training exercise Aug. 21 at Mount Bundey Tr... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Royal Thai Marines share military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) knowledge during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training ... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and an Australian firefighter with Aviation Rescue Firefighting Service, Airservices Australia, Darwin International Airport, pra... More
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 land at Robertson Barracks, Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Clark Smith, the operations
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Clark Smith, the operations officer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), receives a gift from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Suguru Iwah... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Aaron Phillips with the
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Aaron Phillips with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, demonstrates the proper utilization of a nasopharyngeal airway during a combat lifesaver class as par... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Moore, mortarman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Moore, mortarman with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, rigs up his main pack during force-on-force training in Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Ter... More
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion,
DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, assists in shot put during a track and field carnival, June 16, 2017. Marines with ... More
Col. Suguru Iwahara with the Japan Ground Self-Defense
Col. Suguru Iwahara with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) presents U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Clark Smith, the operations officer with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D),... More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), fires his weapon during squad attacks at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, July 25, 20... More
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine
U.S. Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), fire during Exercise Tafakula on Hufangalupe Range, Tonga, August 14, 2019. Tafakula is a multilateral exercise hosted by H... More