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

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and soldiers with 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, 1st Brigade, Australian Army, Australian Defence Force, inspect an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer before it is lifted Aug. 5 at Robertson Barracks, Palmerston, Northern Territory. The pilots, aircrew and the soldiers planned and conducted an external lift of the howitzer and familiarized both units with each other’s training procedures to enhance interoperability. The MRF-D six-month deployment demonstrates how the Marine Air-Ground Task Force is equipped and organized to carry out national objectives in cooperation with our international partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reba James/Released)