U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin inspect and clean M16-A4 rifles and M4 carbines on Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, June 30, 2020. As a force postured and ready, the cleanliness and... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin pour dirt in a display while refurbishing and repairing animal habitat displays at the Territory Wildlife Park, Northern Te... 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
A pilot from the United States Air Force's 44th Fighter
A pilot from the United States Air Force's 44th Fighter Squadron climbs down from his F-15C Eagle fighter after an afternoon familiarization sortie as part of the lead up to Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Royal ... More
A pilot from the United States Air Force's 44th Fighter
A pilot from the United States Air Force's 44th Fighter Squadron climbs down from his F-15C Eagle fighter after an afternoon familiarization sortie as part of the lead up to Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Royal ... More
Australian Defence Force Leading Aircraftwoman Tegan
Australian Defence Force Leading Aircraftwoman Tegan 'Teegs' Bowden, a military working dog handler from No. 13 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, and her military working dog Rocco pose together ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. 'Rolex' Woodfield, an F-15C Eagle
U.S. Air Force Capt. 'Rolex' Woodfield, an F-15C Eagle pilot with the 44th Fighter Squadron from the Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, performs a before flight check on his F-15C Eagle before taking part in a ... More
Australian Defence Force Flying Officer Timothy Lowther
Australian Defence Force Flying Officer Timothy Lowther (right), Operations Officer of No. 81 Wing Headquarters, assists U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chad Thompson, with 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Officer, from O... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism Security
U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., and Australian army soldiers with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment exchange weapons tactics, techniques, and procedures at Ro... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism Security
U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., move to their next firing position during a live fire range with Australian army soldiers with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regime... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Reis with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Reis with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., talks to his Marines during advanced urban combat training at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, Dec. 1, 2011. F... More
Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force command
Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force command and control element in Darwin visit with the Honorable Sally Thomas AM, the administrator of the Northern Territory April 3 to discuss the anticipated arr... More
US Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich (left) waits to greet
US Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich (left) waits to greet Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, upon their arrival from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 21. The approximately 200 Marines and sa... More
Lt. Col. Matthew Puglisi (right), officer in charge,
Lt. Col. Matthew Puglisi (right), officer in charge, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, briefs Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, at the Rowell Centre, he... More
1st Lt. Richard Aronson, executive officer, Lima Company,
1st Lt. Richard Aronson, executive officer, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, lays a wreath during the Dawn Service ceremony with 5th Battalion, Royal Australia... More
Capt. Jesse Gemberling-Johnson, operations officer,
Capt. Jesse Gemberling-Johnson, operations officer, Forward Coordination Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, observes a Battle of Coral Sea ceremony, marking its 71st anniversary, at the USS Peary monume... More
1st Lt.. Richard Aronson, executive officer, Lima Company,
1st Lt.. Richard Aronson, executive officer, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, fires an M4 at the range, here, May 6. Marines shot a battle-sight-zero course of... More
Lance Cpl. Samuel Garza, rifleman, 1st Platoon, Lima
Lance Cpl. Samuel Garza, rifleman, 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, patrols a wooded area, here, after receiving patrol classes, May 6. The Marine... More
Lance Cpl. Tyler Slim, rifleman and radio operator,
Lance Cpl. Tyler Slim, rifleman and radio operator, 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and a Tuba City, Ariz., native, calls in a radio check, here,... More
Lance Cpl. Carlos Ortiz (right), rifleman, 1st Platoon,
Lance Cpl. Carlos Ortiz (right), rifleman, 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, provides security as Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Vera (left), team leader, and ... More
A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine
A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, loads a magazine with bullets during a familiarization shoot in which Marines and Australian soldiers learn abou... More
Consul General Mary Warlick, US Consulate General,
Consul General Mary Warlick, US Consulate General, speaks with a Moulden Park Primary School student during a class, here, May 15. Warlick observed MRF-D Marines interacting with students throughout an American... More
A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine
A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, adjusts the sights on his rifle before participating in a poker-shoot competition, here, May 16. During the comp... More
Sgt. Donald Bowley, assault section leader, Weapons
Sgt. Donald Bowley, assault section leader, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, supervises Lance Cpl. Jonathan Ruark, machine gunner, Wpns. Plt.,... More
Pfc. Sebastian Rodriguez, machine gunner, Weapons Platoon,
Pfc. Sebastian Rodriguez, machine gunner, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, fires an M240 machine gun during a night squad-attack exercise, her... More
Marines with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion,
Marines with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, sprint to their first station wearing full gear during a squad competition, here, May 23. MRF-D Mari... More
Travis Edwards (left), assistant coach of Northern
Travis Edwards (left), assistant coach of Northern Territory Thunder, teaches Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, how to punt during their first Aust... More
Lt. Gen. Kenneth Glueck, Jr. (center), commanding general,
Lt. Gen. Kenneth Glueck, Jr. (center), commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with Lt. Col. Matthew Puglisi (left), officer-in-charge, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Air Commodore Ken... More
Michael Lindsay, a Casuarina Senior College student
Michael Lindsay, a Casuarina Senior College student and member of the Clontarf Foundation, lifts a cinder block to the gardening site at the school, here, May 30. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin h... More
Gunnery Sgt. Marcus Gold (left), company gunnery sergeant
Gunnery Sgt. Marcus Gold (left), company gunnery sergeant and martial arts instructor trainer, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Sgt. Matthew Barker, machin... More
Luke Gosling, a former paratrooper running for federal
Luke Gosling, a former paratrooper running for federal parliament, kicks the ball over Capt. Raymond L’Heureux, commanding officer, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Da... More
Lance Cpl. Brian Walsh (left), team leader, Weapons
Lance Cpl. Brian Walsh (left), team leader, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Australian Army Pvt. Andrew Butler (right), rifleman, Bravo C... More
(From left to right) Chief Petty Officer Eduardo Magpayo,
(From left to right) Chief Petty Officer Eduardo Magpayo, senior medical representative, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, reads aloud the promotion citations o... More
Cpl. Vincent Moore, radio technician, Headquarters
Cpl. Vincent Moore, radio technician, Headquarters Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, swims across a pool during a Corporals Course physical training se... More
Sgt. Maj. William Wiseman II, battalion sergeant major,
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
Home away from home - A man in uniform standing in front of a flag
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
Corporals Course students pose after graduation at
Corporals Course students pose after graduation at the Rowell Centre, here, July 3. Service members from other military branches, including Australian Army soldiers, graduated the course beside their Marine cou... More
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. Marine Rotational Force - Darwin personnel board
U.S. Marine Rotational Force - Darwin personnel board a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster to participate in Exercise Talisman Saber 2013. (photo by LCDR Todd Austin)
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Australian
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Australian soldiers conduct a maximum set of pushups in two minutes as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym, here, July 3... More
Lance Cpl. Preston Ellenbolt, 1st Platoon, Lima Company,
Lance Cpl. Preston Ellenbolt, 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, reads a sign at the Darwin Military Museum, here, Aug. 11. The Australian American ... More
Carolyn Harris, regional vice president, USO – Pacific,
Carolyn Harris, regional vice president, USO – Pacific, speaks to Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, at the USO lounge, here, Aug. 14. The USO paid ... More
Cpl. Luis Vasquez (right), automotive mechanic, Lima
Cpl. Luis Vasquez (right), automotive mechanic, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, leads Combat Fitness Leadership Course students in a warm-up exercise at the N... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Hubbert (right), platoon sergeant,
Staff Sgt. Daniel Hubbert (right), platoon sergeant, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, completes the ammunition can lift portion of a combat fi... More
Capt. Cathal O'Connor, commander, Amphibious Squadron
Capt. Cathal O'Connor, commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is interviewed by local media in front of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the... More
Seaman Dustin Johnson throws a messenger line to the
Seaman Dustin Johnson throws a messenger line to the pier as forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) makes a scheduled port visit to Darwin, Australia. Bonhomme Richard is the flag... More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin board
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin board two MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, here, Aug. 28. A total of four Ospreys flew the Marines to Brads... More
Lance Cpl. Chance Voth, team leader, 3rd Platoon, Lima
Lance Cpl. Chance Voth, team leader, 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, takes a knee as he prepares to engage a simulated enemy force during Exercis... More
Cpl. Frank Smith, Weapons Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd
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
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit help
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit help guide a container of equipment onto the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the retrograde following Exercise Koolendong 13 here, Sept. 9. The 31st MEU moved... More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st
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
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
Sailors from the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile
Sailors from the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) prepare to arrive to Darwin's Fort Hill Wharf for a port visit. Kidd is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility support... More
Marines with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational
Marines with Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, unload CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from a C-17 aboard Royal Australian Air Force’s Base Darwin, March 25, 2014. This is the first MR... 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 Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational
Marines with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, unload military vehicles aboard the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo at East Arm Wharf, Darwin, March 28, 2014. The LCE provides direct support ... 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
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin handle
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin handle a black-headed python during an orientation brief aboard Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia. During the brief, the Marines had the chance to h... 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
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, perform pull-ups as part of a meritorious sergeant board aboard Robertson Barracks, April 17, 2014. The Marines performed a phy... 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
Lieutenant Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer,
Lieutenant Col. Keven Matthews, commanding officer, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, left, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, commanding general, Marine Corps Forces Pacific aboard Royal Australian Air ... More
Lieutenant Gen. Terry Robling, commanding general,
Lieutenant Gen. Terry Robling, commanding general, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, delivers a speech to Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Soldiers with 1st Brigade, Australian Army, during an award... 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
Soldiers with 1st Brigade, Australian Army, salute
Soldiers with 1st Brigade, Australian Army, salute from light armored vehicles during an ANZAC day parade in Darwin, Australia, April 25, 2014. ANZAC day is a national day of remembrance, which honors veterans ... 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
Lance Cpl. Anthony Miranda, machine gunner, Charlie
Lance Cpl. Anthony Miranda, machine gunner, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, sends rounds down range at Kangaroo Flats Training Area during a live-fire rang... More
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin participate
Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin participate in a bilateral exercise aboard Mount Bundey Training Area, May 8, 2014. The exercise was a bilateral assault on a ground target using both CH-53E and an... 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
Sergeant Ebony Bird, platoon sergeant, Combat Logistics
Sergeant Ebony Bird, platoon sergeant, Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, serves food to Gray Primary School students during a family day, as part of National Family Week, in Palmers... More
Lance Corporal Dakota Boyer, rifleman, 1st Battalion,
Lance Corporal Dakota Boyer, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin conducts a classification range, aboard Mount Bundey Training Area, May 27, 2014. The range gave the M... 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 Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct an obstacle course during a squad competition aboard Robertson Barracks, June 3, 2014. The squad competi... More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, exit a tactical vehicle during a squad competition aboard Kangaroo Flats Training Area, June 4, 2014. The squad ... 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 Soldier now U.S. Marine, returns home
Corporal Christopher Eves, a section leader with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, was formerly an officer in the Australian Army. Eves served for six-years ... 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
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, perform various exercises with their Australian teammates during a Cross-fit competition in Darwin, Australia, June 21, 2014. The... More
Sergeant Ambrosio Madrigal, engineer equipment mechanic,
Sergeant Ambrosio Madrigal, engineer equipment mechanic, with Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Australian Soldiers conduct circuit training during the Combat Leaders Fitness Co... More
Sergeant Ambrosio Madrigal, engineer equipment mechanic,
Sergeant Ambrosio Madrigal, engineer equipment mechanic, with Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, instructs Australian Soldiers during an obstacle course as part of the Combat Leaders... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, show Australian Army Cadets the M-4 Carbine at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, July 11, 2014. The cadets were given a chance to g... More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, prepare to load into CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters during Exercise Koolendong at Bradshaw Training Area, Aug 14, 2014. Alpha Co. is conducting ... 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
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conduct a helicopter insert during a live-fire exercise at Bradshaw Field Training Area during Exercise Koolendong, August 2014. Marine manpower o... More
U.S. Marines with an embarkation team, Aviation Combat
U.S. Marines with an embarkation team, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, load a CH-53E Super Stallion onto a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy aboard Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin Sept... More
Col. David L. Odom (right) discusses the future of
Col. David L. Odom (right) discusses the future of the Marine Corps Rotational Force Darwin with Lt. Col. Keven Matthews and U.S. Representative Darrell Issa in the officers’ mess at Robertson Barracks on Oct. ... More
Exercise participants of Exercise Kowari join in a
Exercise participants of Exercise Kowari join in a photo with One Mob Different Country Dance Group during the opening ceremony of Exercise Kowari held at Larrakeyah Barracks in Darwin.
In the early morning hours, Lance Cpl. Brandon Rayborne
In the early morning hours, Lance Cpl. Brandon Rayborne plays cards with fellow Marines before boarding the aircraft and departing Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin Oct. 17, ending the Marine Rotational Fo... More
ROBERTSON BARRACKS, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia —
ROBERTSON BARRACKS, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia — Christine Wormuth (center), the undersecretary of defense for policy, is greeted by Col. Matthew Puglisi (right), officer in charge of the Forward Coordinatio... More
Marines with the Forward Coordination Element, Marine
Marines with the Forward Coordination Element, Marine Rotational Force- Darwin mentor local children April 6 at the U.S. State Department sponsored “Hoops Up!” basketball clinic in Darwin, Northern Territory, A... More