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Philippine service members unload family food packs used for foreign disaster relief operations off of an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, at Batanes, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Philippine service members unload family food packs used for foreign disaster relief operations off of an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, at Batanes, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, flies in a formation flight with CV-22 Ospreys assigned to 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing, near Lal-lo, Philippines, during a foreign disaster relief operation, Aug. 3, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, flies in a formation flight with CV-22 Ospreys assigned to 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing, near Lal-lo, Philippines, during a foreign disaster relief operation, Aug. 3, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)

Photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara

A U.S. Marine with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, fires a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun during a Basic Machine Gun Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 1, 2025. Combat Skills Training School provides Marines with practical application to improve basic weapons-handling proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez)

A U.S. Marine with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I MEF Information Group, fires a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun during a Basic Machine Gun Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 1, 2025. Combat Skills Training School provides Marines with practical application to improve basic weapons-handling proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez)

Photo by Cpl. Ricardo Ramirez

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 prepare an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363 for delivery of food supplies to aid in urgent lifesaving support at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, July 29, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps caption by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 prepare an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363 for delivery of food supplies to aid in urgent lifesaving support at Clark Air Base, Angeles, Philippines, July 29, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps caption by Sgt. Khalil Brown)

Photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, taxi before departing to the Philippines, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, July 26, 2025. At the request of the government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, taxi before departing to the Philippines, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, July 26, 2025. At the request of the government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, begin loading bags onto an MV-22B Osprey before departing to the Philippines, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, July 26, 2025. At the request of the government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, begin loading bags onto an MV-22B Osprey before departing to the Philippines, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, July 26, 2025. At the request of the government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.’s commitment to allies and partners during times of need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Theodore Ingram III, command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, retrieves the organizational colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2025. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority and responsibility of I MIG from Col. William V. Osborne III to Col. William E. DeLeal II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Theodore Ingram III, command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, retrieves the organizational colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2025. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority and responsibility of I MIG from Col. William V. Osborne III to Col. William E. DeLeal II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, the command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with I MEF senior enlisted leadership at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 25, 2025. The event formally introduced Nevinger as the I MEF command senior enlisted leader and affirmed shared priorities among senior enlisted Marines to sustain the momentum of I MEF initiatives during the annual personnel rotation period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, the command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with I MEF senior enlisted leadership at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 25, 2025. The event formally introduced Nevinger as the I MEF command senior enlisted leader and affirmed shared priorities among senior enlisted Marines to sustain the momentum of I MEF initiatives during the annual personnel rotation period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, the command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with I MEF senior enlisted leadership at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 25, 2025. The event formally introduced Nevinger as the I MEF command senior enlisted leader and affirmed shared priorities among senior enlisted Marines to sustain the momentum of I MEF initiatives during the annual personnel rotation period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, the command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with I MEF senior enlisted leadership at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 25, 2025. The event formally introduced Nevinger as the I MEF command senior enlisted leader and affirmed shared priorities among senior enlisted Marines to sustain the momentum of I MEF initiatives during the annual personnel rotation period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Theodore Ingram III, command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salutes the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2025. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority and responsibility of I MIG from Col. William V. Osborne III to Col. William E. DeLeal II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Theodore Ingram III, command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salutes the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2025. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority and responsibility of I MIG from Col. William V. Osborne III to Col. William E. DeLeal II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, recognizes U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Ortiz, an airframes mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VFMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW, for his outstanding work during Red Flag Alaska 25-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 24, 2025. Red Flag Alaska is a joint exercise that enhances combat readiness and prepares units for deployments to austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, recognizes U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Ortiz, an airframes mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VFMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW, for his outstanding work during Red Flag Alaska 25-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 24, 2025. Red Flag Alaska is a joint exercise that enhances combat readiness and prepares units for deployments to austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael S. Mullin, the deputy commander of 354th Fighter Wing and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jarrod A. Devore, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW, pose for a photo in front of the 354th Air Wing headquarters after a meeting during Red Flag Alaska 25-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 24, 2024. Red Flag Alaska is a joint exercise that enhances combat readiness and prepares units for deployments to austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael S. Mullin, the deputy commander of 354th Fighter Wing and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jarrod A. Devore, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW, pose for a photo in front of the 354th Air Wing headquarters after a meeting during Red Flag Alaska 25-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 24, 2024. Red Flag Alaska is a joint exercise that enhances combat readiness and prepares units for deployments to austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Logan S. Folta, a grenadier with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, presents an M27 infantry automatic rifle to local youth during a family event in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, July 24, 2025. MRF-D 25.3 is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Folta is a native of Vermont. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Logan S. Folta, a grenadier with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, presents an M27 infantry automatic rifle to local youth during a family event in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, July 24, 2025. MRF-D 25.3 is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Folta is a native of Vermont. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriel Stoy, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, shows an M240B medium machine gun to local youth during a family event in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, July 24, 2025. MRF-D 25.3 is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Stoy is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriel Stoy, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, shows an M240B medium machine gun to local youth during a family event in Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia, July 24, 2025. MRF-D 25.3 is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Stoy is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, rehearse amphibious combat vehicle egress procedures during the Water Integration Training Program on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 24, 2025. The Marines completed the WITP to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills to support the mission of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, rehearse amphibious combat vehicle egress procedures during the Water Integration Training Program on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 24, 2025. The Marines completed the WITP to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills to support the mission of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, enters the water during the Water Integration Training Program on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 24, 2025. The Marines completed the WITP to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills to support the mission of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, enters the water during the Water Integration Training Program on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 24, 2025. The Marines completed the WITP to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills to support the mission of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

Photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Allison Hickman, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, presents the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Zachariah Martin, the incoming command senior enlisted leader of I MSB, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from the outgoing to incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Allison Hickman, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, presents the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Zachariah Martin, the incoming command senior enlisted leader of I MSB, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from the outgoing to incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Trevor Goff, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers remarks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from the outgoing to incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Trevor Goff, the outgoing command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, delivers remarks during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 23, 2025. The relief and appointment ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from the outgoing to incoming command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, stages on the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, off the coast of Australia, July 21, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, stages on the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, off the coast of Australia, July 21, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

Photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, as well as Marine Aviation Logistics, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Royal Navy Sailor offload ordnance from a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, onto the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, off the coast of Australia, July 21, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, as well as Marine Aviation Logistics, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a Royal Navy Sailor offload ordnance from a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, onto the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, off the coast of Australia, July 21, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

Photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos

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