Videos

U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepare food for force sustainment operations during a mission rehearsal exercise as a part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Manuel Rivera) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Upbeat Catchy Playful Guitar composed by Future Vision/stock.adobe.com)

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a simulated airfield seizure during a mission rehearsal exercise as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 2, 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa) This video contains music from USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe Stock: Cinematic Epic Trailer Teaser Music Short composed by OtherSound/MusicRevolution/stock.adobe.com, Drumline Advertising Action Beat composed by Future Vision/stock.adobe.com, Clap Stomp Action Perscussion-[60-sec] composed by Akashic Records/stock.adobe.com

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a simulated embassy reinforcement during a mission rehearsal exercise as a part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Manuel Rivera)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, conduct expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 at Royal Australian Air Force Base, Queensland, Australia, August 2, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, with multinational participation, advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, respond to a simulated crisis at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, July 14, 2023. MRF-D provides self-mobile and self-sustaining forces capable of responding to crisis and contingency throughout the Indo Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 23, participate in a live-fire training event at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, June 6, 2023. Working alongside Australian Allies, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Gabriel Antwiler

Chris Peberdy, a senior trainer and wildlife consultant with Crocodile Safety Australia, teaches U.S. Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23 about venomous snake handling in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, April 24, 2023. The course was designed to teach Navy medical personal how to handle potentially dangerous wildlife during MRF-D 23 exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Gabriel Antwiler)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Marine Rotational Force Darwin 23 and Australian Army soldiers participate in a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, April 20, 2023. Through increased training and exercises, MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force are expanding their range of interoperability, further strengthening the Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Ryan Hageali)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Australian Army Soldiers take part in a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, April 10-14, 2023. Lance Corporal Seminar is a five-day course designed to provide Marines with leadership skills and prepare them for future responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Skyler M. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, and Australian Army soldiers with 103 Battery, 8/12 Regiment, 1st Brigade, conduct dry fire exercises with M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzers at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, April 6, 2023. Through increased training and exercises, MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force are expanding their range of interoperability, further strengthening the Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Gabriel Antwiler)