Sgt. Maj. William Wiseman II, battalion sergeant major, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, speaks to the Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, at the Rowell C More
Sgt. Ian Polhamus, squad leader, 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, poses in front of an Australian flag, here, June 27. Polhamus lived Down Under f More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin run with logs over their shoulders alongside infantry platoons from the Tongan Defence Service and the French Armed Forces New Caledonia during a log-run competitio More
Cpl. Frank Smith, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, pours himself a drink from the Sallyman truck during Exercise Koolendong, here, Sept. 4. Th More
Range coaches with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, walk down range with Tongan Defence Service troops to evaluate their targets during a competit More
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Coulon, machine gunner and squad leader, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and a San Marcos, Texas, native, patrols through a More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, ride in a M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank to their objective during Exercise Gold Eagle 2013, here, Sept. 14. The exercise is an annual, recipro More
Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (left), and members of the Stray Cats (right), have a moment of silence to commemorate those who lost their lives More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and an Australian soldier with 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army, Australian Defence Force, pa More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy listens as Maj. David Gustafson briefs plans for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, July 8. Exercises such More
Australian soldiers with 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army, Australian Defence Force, learn tourniquet applications for tactical combat casualty care from U.S. Marines with 1st Batta More
A C-17 Globemaster III, carrying U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, as well as one UH-1Y Venom helicopter, lands at Royal Australian Air For More
Megan Pohlner, park guide at the Territory Wildlife Park, displays a baby crocodile to Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, during a reception, staging, onward move More
Aboriginal people perform indigenous dancing for the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, on April 22, 2016. The dancing was part of the “Welcome to MRF-D” Cer More
Bill Buckley, the Vice President of Returned and Services League of Australia, begins the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day Dawn Service in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, April 25, 2016. ANZAC D More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, arrives at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, May 9, 2016. Nicholson will visit Marines wit More
III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General and Sergeant Major, Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson and Sgt. Maj. Lee D. Bonar Jr ., present a III MEF challenge coin to Cpl. Brett J. Nelson, a bulk fuel specia More
Teams from the Forward Coordination Element and the Australian Defence Force muster to receive the rules and their first clues at Larrakeyah Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, May 11, 2016. Together they More
Australian and U.S. colors are raised half-staff to begin the 74th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 13, 2016, at the USS Peary Gun Memorial in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The Battle of More
Marines of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin attend the 74th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 13, 2016, at the USS Peary Gun Memorial in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, to show their respect More
U.S. Marines prepare to fire the M107 .50 caliber special application scoped rifle and the M40A5 sniper rifle and at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, on May 14, 2016. The Marines are w More
Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, talks to Marines of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin’s Aviation Combat Element at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, May 14, 2016. Mabus cam More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bradley W. Trammell and Lance Cpl. Taylor C. Drake search an unoccupied building at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, May 18, 2016. U.S. Marine and Australian army combat More
An Australian preschooler helps trim shrubbery at Millner Preschool, Northern Territory, Australia, on May 28, 2016. U.S. Marines with Forward Coordination Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, volunteered More
Lance Cpl. Adrian Lozano, an administrative specialist, and Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Bowden, a cyber network operator, run with students during physical education at Larrakeyah Primary School, Northern Territory, More
Lance Cpl. Erick Gaffney, a motor transport operator, provides security in a humvee armament carrier during Exercise Predator Strike at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, June 9, 2016. Predator More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, cheer on racing students during a sports day event at Alawa Primary School, Northern Territory, Australia, on June 10, 201 More
Sgt. Erik N. Raymond, a machine gunner, holds a shark jaw replica at sea near Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia, June 26, 2016. U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin had the rare More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean J. Whitley, a rifleman, gets promoted to Sgt. at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, July 2, 2016. Whitley was promoted at the beginning of Exercise Hamel, a trilatera More
Combined Anti-Armor Team humvees establish surveillance during Exercise Hamel at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, July 6, 2016. Exercise Hamel is a trilateral training exercise with Australian More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin stands under the Southern Cross star constellation during Exercise Koolendong 16 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 16, 2016 More
U.S. Marines and soldiers, Australian Army soldiers, and the People’s Liberation Army soldiers stand at attention during Exercise Kowari’s opening ceremony at Larrakeyah Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, More
U.S. Marines and soldiers, Australian Army soldiers, and the People’s Liberation Army soldiers arrive for Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, on August 28, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari More
U.S. Army soldier Sgt. Christopher Morihlatko chops wood to make a navigation stick during Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, August 29, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari is to enhance the More
Exercise Kowari instructors teach U.S. Marines, Australian Army soldiers, and the People’s Liberation Army soldiers how to make fire during Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, August 30, 2016. More
A U.S. soldier, an Australian Army soldier, and a People’s Liberation Army soldier await a welcome to country ceremony during Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, August 31, 2016. The purpose o More
U.S. Marines and Army soldiers, Australian Army soldiers, and the People’s Liberation Army soldiers make traps and snares during Exercise Kowari at Daly River Region, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 1, 201 More
U.S. Army soldier, Australian Army soldiers, and a People’s Liberation Army soldier learn different cooking methods during Exercise Kowari at Daly River Region, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 2, 2016. The More
A U.S. Marine, Australian Army soldier, and People’s Liberation Army soldiers build a signal fire during Exercise Kowari at Daly River Region, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 3, 2016. The purpose of Exerci More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Maxwell Martin and an Australian Army soldier turn in survival kits before the final training phase of Exercise Kowari at Daly River region, Northern Territory, Australia, on September 4, More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph L. Painter, a participant of Exercise Kowari at Daly River region, Northern Territory, Australia, on September 2, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari is to enhance the United Stat More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin prepare to board a plane at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, Oct. 13, 2016. After six months of training alongside the Austral More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sophie Perry, a postal clerk with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin participates in a quarantine working party at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin in NT, Australia, June 19, 2020 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ethan Taylor, administrative specialist, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, participates in a quarantine working party at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin in NT, Australia, More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hector Ramirez, a motor transport operator with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, conducts preventative maintenance inspections at Robertson Barracks in NT, Australia, June 24, 2020 More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David M. Banning, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, and Sgt. Maj. Marco Cordero, the sergeant major of MRF-D, visit Marines at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brock Portier, a squad leader and combat engineer with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, completes his 14-day quarantine at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia Jun More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas Jones, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, prepares for field training at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 2, 2020. Jones is a Gravelly, Ark. nativ More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Felipe Morales, a motor transport operator with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin rappels on Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 13, 2020. The Marines a More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Russell, a team leader and combat engineer with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, performs field environment training on Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, More
U.S. Marines with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin undergo a COVID-19 swab test on the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, NT, Australia, July 19, 2020. Marines will receive at least More
U.S. Marines with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin complete their 14-day quarantine and depart to their new living areas on the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin arrive to the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, NT, Australia, July 24, 2020. The Marines underwent biosecurity testing, as well as were tested for COVID More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua George, the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialist with the Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, prepares for a hike in Northern T More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trey Teal, a section leader and field artillery cannoneer with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, completes a day's work, Northern Territory, Australia, July 29, 202 More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jaylin Mitchell, a field artillery cannoneer with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, completes work in the motor pool, Northern Territory, Australia, July 29, 2020. More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marcos Rosas, a motor transport operator with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin prepares to transport simulated casualties in Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern More
U.S. Marines with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin conduct live fire training at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 7, 2020. The Marines practiced direct and More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Seth Marcoe, a field artillery section chief with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, conducts live-fire training at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, A More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Micheal Mendoza, a joint terminal attack controller with Command Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, communicate to a B-1B Lancer pilot at Mount Bundey Training Area, Norther More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathan Archey, a motor transport operator with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, conducts field training and provides support to the Australian Defence For More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 George HinoJosa-Rodriguez, the ammunitions officer with Command Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin instructs Marines and Australian Defence Force service members More
U.S. Marines with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin and Australian Defence Force members conduct combined breaching maneuvers for Exercise Koolendong in Northern Territory, Australia, Sept More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jeffrey Weinmeister, the fire support coordinator for Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin communicates for a combined call for fire between Australia and Okinawa, Jap More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jordan Schultz, an operations officer with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, right, and Australian Army Lt. Jack Collingwood, the platoon commander of 5th Platoon, More
Australian Army Lt. Declin Noack, a fire support operator, left, and Gnr. Eric Bagrianov, an artillery command system operator with 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, communicates with and assists M More
U.S. Marines with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin and Australian Defence Force members conduct combined breaching maneuvers for Exercise Koolendong in Northern Territory, Australia, Sep More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jordan Schultz, an operations officer with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, left, and Australian Army Lt. Jack Collingwood, the platoon commander of 5th Platoon, 5 More
U.S. Marines and Australian Defence Force members participate in a breaching exercise during Exercise Koolendong Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 9, 2020. Koolendong will exercise the Marine Corps’ and Aust More
Australian Army Lt. Declin Noack, a fire support operator, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jeffrey Weinmeister, the fire support coordinator for Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin communi More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Griffin Henjes with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin assists Marines and Australian Defence Force members in call for fire operations between Marines in Austr More
U.S. Marines with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin and Australian Defence Force members communicate for a combined call for fire between Australia and Okinawa, Japan during Exercise Koole More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. River Bainbridge, a ground radio repairman with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, provides support for communication systems in Exercise Koolendong in the Northern More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Kelly, left, and Gunnery Sgt. Rick Keller with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, communicate and assist Australian Defence Force members in call for More
U.S. Marines with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, and Australian Defence Force members conduct a combined call for fire operation between Marines in Australia and in Okinawa, Japan duri More
Australian Army Gnr. Eric Bagrianov, an artillery command system operator with 8th/12th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, communicates and assists Marines in call for fire operations between Marines in Austr More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, engage in casualty evacuation drills during Exercise Koolendong in Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 10, 2020. The purpo More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Jung, an infantry unit leader with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, engages in casualty evacuation drills during Exercise Koolendong in Northern Territo More
Lt. Col. Tom Wood, battalion commander, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, speaks to the Marines of Lima Company, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, at the Rowell Centre, here, Jun More
Arnold Beazley, a Salvation Army representative known as the Sallyman, hands out cookies to Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin during Exercise Koolendong, here, Sept. 4. Beazley delivers cold beverag More
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
A platoon of French Armed Forces New Caledonia, Tongan Defence Service and Marine Rotational Force – Darwin service members patrolled to a vehicle checkpoint as part of Exercise Tafakula, 2013, here, Sept. 10. More
Lance Cpl. Brian Walsh, assaultman, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and member of the Marine rugby team, jumps to catch the ball during the first official 9/1 More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and an Australian soldier with 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army, Australian Defence Force, p More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy (back right) and Col. David L. Odom (back left) speak with Marines from 4th Marine Regiment during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Nort More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Teige O’Callaghan instructs Australian soldiers with 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Army, Australian Defence Force, in medical evacuation procedures after More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 unload a UH-1Y Venom helicopter at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, on April 20, 2016. T More
Megan Pohlner, park guide at the Territory Wildlife Park, give Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, the opportunity to touch and hold a baby crocodile during a rece More