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
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo while members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Australian Defence Force begin offloading Marine Rotational Force – Darwin gear and transporting it ... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin is the first Marine off the plane to enter Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, April 3. Australian facilities on Robertson Bar... More
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern command; Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin; and Sgt. Maj. Rogelio De Leon, sergeant major, MRF-D, greet the ... More
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational Force – Darwin Humvees from the BBC HOUSTON for transport to Robertson Barracks, April 9. This off-load consists of almost 100 pieces of gear, including approx... More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin form
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin form around Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general and senior Australian Defence Force officer for Robertson Barracks, to listen to him speak about ... More
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, joined by his wife, Pamela and staff, receive a brief about the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin aboard Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, Apri... More
Lance Cpl. Travis Cole and Lance Cpl. Andrew Guzman,
Lance Cpl. Travis Cole and Lance Cpl. Andrew Guzman, both air frame mechanics with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, move parts for the CH-53E Supe... More
First Sgt. Bradley Driver, company first sergeant of
First Sgt. Bradley Driver, company first sergeant of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, speaks to a staff member of Rosebery Middle School, April 23, before attending... More
Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st
Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, offer a wreath during a Dawn Service with 5th Royal Australian Regiment on ANZAC Day aboard R... More
MRF-D is as diverse as it is strong
Sgt. Evens Charles, postal chief with the Forward Coordination Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Lance Cpl. Misael Camachoperez, a postal clerk with the FCE, MRF-D, unload and sort mail for MRF-D on... More
Cpl. Kyle Decker, infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st
Cpl. Kyle Decker, infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, meets students from Palmerston, Northern Territory, as MRF-D Marines begin their mentorshi... More
Lance Cpl. Makalea Chun, infantryman with Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Makalea Chun, infantryman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, briefs Marines about the landscape at Kangaroo Flats Training Area during a live-fi... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463,
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, participate in an air-ground bilateral exercise involving both the Marines and Australian Defence Fo... 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
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of 1st
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin pins a Navy Achievement Medal onto Cpl. Michael Isabella, infantryman with 1st Battalion, 5th ... More
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, look at items as part of Kim’s Game, a memorization station during a week-long squad competition aboard Robertso... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew O’Berry, TOW gunner with Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Matthew O’Berry, TOW gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, holds security while on patrol during a week-long squad competition aboard Kangar... 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
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo while members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Australian Defence Force begin offloading Marine Rotational Force – Darwin gear and transporting it ... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin is the first Marine off the plane to enter Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, April 3. Australian facilities on Robertson Ba... More
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern command; Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin; Sgt. Maj. Rogelio De Leon, sergeant major, MRF-D; Wing Commander... More
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational Force – Darwin Humvees from the BBC HOUSTON for transport to Robertson Barracks, April 9. This off-load consists of almost 100 pieces of gear, including approx... More
Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general
Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general and senior Australian Defence Force officer for Robertson Barracks, addresses Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin about the six-month rotation, e... More
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, joined by his wife, Pamela and staff, observe the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters aboard Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, April 16. The CH-... More
Cpl. Christian Morales, helicopter crew chief with
Cpl. Christian Morales, helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conducts pre-flight operations to ensure the CH-53E Super Stal... More
First Sgt. Bradley Driver, company first sergeant of
First Sgt. Bradley Driver, company first sergeant of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, stands with members of the Australian Defence Force at Rosebery Middle School,... More
Cpl. Mathew Alborough, 5th Royal Australian Regiment,
Cpl. Mathew Alborough, 5th Royal Australian Regiment, gives a prayer at a Dawn Service on ANZAC Day aboard Robertson Barracks, April 25, 2014. ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance for veterans who have se... More
Cpl. Billy Magana, infantryman with Alpha Company,
Cpl. Billy Magana, infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, introduces himself to student from Palmerston, Northern Territory, as MRF-D Marines begin... 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
Lance Cpl. Gilberto Munoz, helicopter crew chief with
Lance Cpl. Gilberto Munoz, helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, participates in an air-ground bilateral exercise involving ... 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
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of 1st
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin awards the Gung Ho certificate to Pvt. Campell Noakes, rifleman with 1st Royal Australian Regi... More
Sgt. Nicholas Garton, machine gunner with Bravo Company,
Sgt. Nicholas Garton, machine gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, jumps over a wall at an obstacle course station during a week-long squad competitio... More
Lance Cpl. Brian Greendahl and Lance Cpl. Matthew O’Berry,
Lance Cpl. Brian Greendahl and Lance Cpl. Matthew O’Berry, TOW gunners with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, hold security on a patrol during a week-long squa... More
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, complete an obstacle course as fast as possible during a week-long squad competition aboard Robertson Barracks... More
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo while members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Australian Defence Force begin offloading Marine Rotational Force – Darwin gear and transporting it ... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin is the first Marine off the plane to enter Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, April 3. Australian facilities on Robertson Bar... More
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern command; Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin; Sgt. Maj. Rogelio De Leon, sergeant major, MRF-D; Wing Commander... More
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational Force – Darwin Humvees from the BBC HOUSTON for transport to Robertson Barracks, April 9. This off-load consists of almost 100 pieces of gear, including approx... More
Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general
Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general and senior Australian Defence Force officer for Robertson Barracks, addresses Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin about the six-month rotation, e... More
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command; Lt. Col. Matthew Puglisi, officer-in-charge of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin; and Maj. William Heiken, aviation combat element detachment commander... More
Lance Cpl. Brady Gilley, helicopter crew chief with
Lance Cpl. Brady Gilley, helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conducts pre-flight operations to ensure the CH-53E Super Sta... More
Lance Cpl. Misael Comacho-Perez, postal clerk with
Lance Cpl. Misael Comacho-Perez, postal clerk with Forward Coordination Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, introduces himself to students of Rosebery Middle School, April 23, before attending an ANZAC D... More
Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st
Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, offer a wreath during a Dawn Service with 5th Royal Australian Regiment on ANZAC Day aboard R... More
Staff Sgt. Elijah Bowser, logistics staff noncommissioned
Staff Sgt. Elijah Bowser, logistics staff noncommissioned officer and leader of the mentorship program at Rosebery Middle School, with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, perfo... More
Sgt. Robert Cole, squad leader with Bravo Company,
Sgt. Robert Cole, squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, announces firing procedures at Kangaroo Flats Training Area during a live-fire range, May... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463,
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, participate in an air-ground bilateral exercise involving both the Marines and Australian Defence Fo... 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
Lance Cpl. Brian Griendahl, Lance Cpl. Keton Marchesci,
Lance Cpl. Brian Griendahl, Lance Cpl. Keton Marchesci, and Lance Cpl. Brian Osterman, infantrymen with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin receive the top five percent award in... More
Lance Cpl. Deric Hensley and Lance Cpl. Matthew Polliard,
Lance Cpl. Deric Hensley and Lance Cpl. Matthew Polliard, machine gunner and rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, traverse across a rope at an obsta... More
Lance Cpl. Brian Greendahl, TOW gunner with Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Brian Greendahl, TOW gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, holds security while on patrol during a week-long squad competition aboard Kangar... More
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, complete an obstacle course as fast as possible during a week-long squad competition aboard Robertson Barracks... More
Members of the U.S. Navy organize and initiate the
Members of the U.S. Navy organize and initiate the offloading of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin gear from the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo while members of the Marine Corps and Australian Defence Force begin tra... More
Marines from the Ground Combat Element arrive at Royal
Marines from the Ground Combat Element arrive at Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin to join the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as a part of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, April 3. Australian facilities o... More
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern command; Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin; Sgt. Maj. Rogelio De Leon, sergeant major, MRF-D; Wing Commander... More
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational Force – Darwin Humvees from the BBC HOUSTON for transport to Robertson Barracks, April 9. This off-load consists of almost 100 pieces of gear, including approx... More
Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general
Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general and senior Australian Defence Force officer for Robertson Barracks, addresses Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin about the six-month rotation, e... More
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and Lt. Col. Matthew Puglisi, officer-in-charge of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, walk together aboard Robertson Barracks, April 16. Locklear toure... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463,
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct maintenance on the CH-53E Super Stallions to ensure they are fully operationally capable and... More
Lorraine Evans, Principal of Rosebery Middle School,
Lorraine Evans, Principal of Rosebery Middle School, bows her head while attending an ANZAC Day ceremony, April 23, to show support and honor veterans who have served in the Australia and New Zealand military. ... More
First Sgt. Bradley Driver, company first sergeant of
First Sgt. Bradley Driver, company first sergeant of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Warrant Officer 1 Allan Lewis, 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, 1st B... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, exercise with students from Palmerston, Northern Territory, as MRF-D Marines begin their mentorship program at Rosebery Middle ... More
Lance Cpl. Mitchell McNeil, infantryman with Bravo
Lance Cpl. Mitchell McNeil, infantryman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, adjusts his weapon at Kangaroo Flats Training Area during a live-fire range, May... 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
Lance Cpl. Kade Young, Lance Cpl. Benjamin Armbruster,
Lance Cpl. Kade Young, Lance Cpl. Benjamin Armbruster, Lance Cpl. Christian Embry, Lance Cpl. Seth Logston, Cpl. Noah Bratcher and Lance Cpl. Chandler Couch, infantrymen with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,... More
Lance Cpl. Deric Hensley machine gunner with Bravo
Lance Cpl. Deric Hensley machine gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, traverses across a rope at an obstacle course station during a week-long squad c... More
Sgt. Nicholas Garton, machine gunner with Bravo Company,
Sgt. Nicholas Garton, machine gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, radios in a position report while on a patrol during a week-long squad competition ... More
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, complete an obstacle course as fast as possible during a week-long squad competition aboard Robertson Barracks... More
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo while members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Australian Defence Force begin offloading Marine Rotational Force – Darwin gear and transporting it ... More
Marines from the Ground Combat Element arrive at Royal
Marines from the Ground Combat Element arrive at Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin to join the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as a part of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, April 3. Australian facilities o... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin shakes hands with the last group of Marines from the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, to arrive Down Under... More
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational
Australian dock workers off-load Marine Rotational Force – Darwin Humvees from the BBC HOUSTON for transport to Robertson Barracks, April 9. This off-load consists of almost 100 pieces of gear, including approx... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, orders the Marines to chant the battalion war cry ‘Geronimo’, for Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general and seni... More
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, shakes Sgt. Maj. Rogelio De Leon‘s hand aboard Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, April 16. Locklear toured the facilities at RAAF and Robertso... More
Cpl. Christian Morales, helicopter crew chief with
Cpl. Christian Morales, helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conducts pre-flight operations to ensure the CH-53E Super Stal... More
Lance Cpl. Misael Comacho-Perez, postal clerk with
Lance Cpl. Misael Comacho-Perez, postal clerk with Forward Coordination Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, places flowers on a memorial while attending an ANZAC Day ceremony at Rosebery Middle School, A... More
Cpl. Allen Navarro, infantryman with Alpha Company,
Cpl. Allen Navarro, infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, catches a rugby ball with students from Palmerston, Northern Territory, as MRF-D Marines... More
Lance Cpl. Anthony Khalek, infantryman with Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Anthony Khalek, infantryman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, sends rounds down range at Kangaroo Flats Training Area during a live-fire range,... 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
Cpl. Michael Isabella, Lance Cpl. Keton Marchesci,
Cpl. Michael Isabella, Lance Cpl. Keton Marchesci, Lance Cpl. Marc Ramos, and Lance Cpl. Truman Tuck, infantrymen with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin receive the top fire t... More
Lance Cpl. Trevor Smitherman, TOW gunner with Bravo
Lance Cpl. Trevor Smitherman, TOW gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, crawls under a cement block at an obstacle course during a week-long squad comp... More
Lance Cpl. Jarrod Tiege, TOW gunner with Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Jarrod Tiege, TOW gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, hands a tourniquet to Sgt. Nicholas Garton, machine gunner with Bravo Company, 1st B... More
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, complete an obstacle course as fast as possible during a week-long squad competition aboard Robertson Barracks... More
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo while members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Australian Defence Force begin offloading Marine Rotational Force – Darwin gear and transporting it ... More
Marines from the Ground Combat Element arrive at Royal
Marines from the Ground Combat Element arrive at Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin to join the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as a part of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, April 3. Australian facilities o... More
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern
Commodore Brenton Smyth, commander, Headquarters Northern command; Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin; Sgt. Maj. Rogelio De Leon, sergeant major, MRF-D; Wing Commander... More
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Brig. Gen. John Frewen, 1st Brigade commanding general and senior Australian Defence Force officer for Robertson Barracks, s... More
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463,
Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct pre-flight operations to ensure the CH-53E Super Stallions are fully operationally capable a... More
Sgt. Rafael Cardenas, infantryman with Charlie Company,
Sgt. Rafael Cardenas, infantryman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, bows is head while attending an ANZAC Day ceremony at Rosebery Middle School, April 23, to s... More
First Sgt. Bradley Driver, company first sergeant of
First Sgt. Bradley Driver, company first sergeant of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, stands in front of his company before a parade through Palmerston, Apr... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, exercise with students from Palmerston, Northern Territory, as MRF-D Marines begin their mentorship program at Rosebery Middle ... More
Lance Cpl. Fuifatu Seanoa and Pfc. Kristopher Wooters,
Lance Cpl. Fuifatu Seanoa and Pfc. Kristopher Wooters, infantrymen with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, talk to each other before a four-man drill at Kangaro... 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
Pvt. Matthew Miller, Pvt. Rowland Moles, Pvt. Hayden
Pvt. Matthew Miller, Pvt. Rowland Moles, Pvt. Hayden Neill, Pvt. Campbell Noakes, Pvt. Jake O’Connor, and Pvt. Cgris Sinnot, riflemen with 5th Royal Australian Regiment were congratulated for being selected by ... More
Lance Cpl. Brian Greendahl, TOW gunner with Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Brian Greendahl, TOW gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, runs after crawling under a rope net at an obstacle course during a week-long squ... More
Lance Cpl. Jarrod Tiege, TOW gunner with Bravo Company,
Lance Cpl. Jarrod Tiege, TOW gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, carries Lance Cpl. Shea McBee, machine gunner with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th... More
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, complete an obstacle course as fast as possible during a week-long squad competition aboard Robertson Barracks... More
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John
Australian dock workers secure the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo while members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Australian Defence Force begin offloading Marine Rotational Force – Darwin gear and transporting it ... More
U.S and Australian leaders shake hands with the first
U.S and Australian leaders shake hands with the first Marines from the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, to enter the country, completing the Marine Air-Ground Task Force capability in Da... More