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From April to October 2024 Headquarters, MRF-D MAGTF deploys to Darwin, Australia, postures for contingency, interoperates and strengthens relationships with regional allies and partners in order to respond to crisis and set conditions for operational tasking.​

 

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Armas, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, left, and Group Captain Melissa Neilson, the commander of Northern Command, right, hold wreaths during the Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony at Canberra, Australia, March 4, 2025. The Last Post Ceremony is a daily vigil held by the ADF to honor Australian service members killed in past military conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

MRF-D 25.3 Commanding Officer participates in Last Post Ceremony

U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force pose for a photo with the U.S. Embassy in Canberra Deputy Chief of Mission, Michael A. Sullivan, during a MRF-D staff visit at Canberra, Australia, March 3, 2025. The embassy tour allowed members of the U.S. State Department and MRF-D key leadership to establish open communication and collaboration ahead of the annual MRF-D MAGTF deployment to Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. John Fischer)

MRF-D 25.3 leadership visits U.S. Embassy in Canberra

The command staff of I Marine Expeditionary Force takes a group photo with Marines of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, March 19, 2025. MRF – D 25.3 is part of 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. Ezekieljay Correa)

I MEF Commanding General visits MRF-D Marines

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan J. Jones, a data system administrator with Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, poses for a photo in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on March 13, 2025. Cpl. Jones is participating in his 2nd rotation after being forward-deployed with the 2023 MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force. MRF-D 25.3 is part of 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. Jones is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Cpl. Jonathan Jones returns to Darwin for second rotation

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason C. Armas, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, shakes hands with Group Captain Melissa Neilson, the commander of Northern Command, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, March 17, 2025. MRF-D 25.3 is part of 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. Ezekieljay Correa)

U.S. Marines, Sailors with MRF-D 25.3 arrive to Northern Territory, Australia

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division prepare for an inspection by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 14, 2025. This inspection is a bilateral biosecurity safety measure that ensures all gear is free of non-native plants, seeds, and insects that could potentially affect the Australian environment during the upcoming Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

2nd Bn., 1st Marines Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry inspection

Tiwi Island-Mantiyupwi clan members give gifts to families of three fallen U.S. Marines during a Pukumani ceremony hosted by the Tiwi Island-Mantiyupwi clan, in collaboration with the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation, at Melville Island, Tiwi Islands, Australia, Sept. 27, 2024. The Pukumani Ceremony is a traditional Tiwi people ritual that honors the deceased and helps guide their spirits to the afterlife, marking the official end of mourning. For the first time, U.S. Marines and family members of the fallen were honored by the Tiwi and Larrakia people during the week leading up to two culturally significant ceremonies: a healing ceremony and a Pukumani ceremony. These ceremonies commemorated the three U.S. Marines who tragically lost their lives in a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crash on Melville Island on Aug. 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

U.S. Marines, families of fallen honored by Tiwi Island, Larrakia people in historic Pukumani ceremony

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 24.3 participate in a cleansing ceremony hosted by the Tiwi Island and Larrakia people in preparation for a Pukumani ceremony at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, NT, Australia, Sept. 24, 2024. U.S. Marines were honored by the Tiwi Island and Larrakia people during the week leading up to two culturally significant ceremonies: a healing ceremony and a Pukumani ceremony. These ceremonies commemorated the three U.S. Marines who tragically lost their lives in a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crash on Melville Island on Aug. 27, 2023. The healing ceremony, led by the Tiwi people, marked the official end of mourning and included a traditional smoking ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

MRF-D 24.3 Marines, Sailors, ADF participate in Tiwi Island people, Larrakia people spiritual walk, cleansing ceremony

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 hugs his significant other during a homecoming from a six-month deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 24, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with MRF-D 24.3 were deployed to Darwin, NT, Australia for a 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 region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Colton Martin)

MRF-D 24.3 Marines, Sailors return from six-month deployment to Australia

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Australian Defence Force service members ride on boats during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 11, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines, ADF removes explosive remnants of war during Operation Render Safe 2024-2

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 rugby team play rugby against the Australian Stray Cats, a local rugby team, during a rugby game at Skyring Rugby Park, Darwin, NT, Australia, Sept. 14, 2024. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the MRF-D 24.3 rugby team played the Australian Stray Cats in the 23rd anniversary 9/11 memorial rugby game, highlighting Australia’s support to the U.S. and honoring the fallen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

MRF-D 24.3 Marines play rugby against Australian Stray Cats

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Barker, left, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Australian Army Sapper William Buckoke, a combat engineer with 6 Engineer Support Regiment, 20 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, check a cave for explosive remnants of war during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 8, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. Barker is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

MRF-D 24.3: CLB-5 (Rein.) Marines, ADF service members remove explosive remnants of war during Operation Render Safe 2024-2

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, prepare to land an MV-22B Osprey during Operation Render Safe 2024-2 at Munda International Airport, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Sept. 8, 2024. Operation Render Safe 2024-2 is an Australian-led operation to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, the MRF-D 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force deploys select explosive ordnance disposal teams, role 2 medical, Ospreys and force protection elements to the Solomon Islands for participation in Australian Defence Force’s execution of Operation Render Safe 2024-2 in order to enhance relationships with partner nations in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

MRF-D 24.3: VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines arrive to Munda International Airport for Operation Render Safe 2024-2

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fuel a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron 4, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, at a forward arming and refueling point during Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Juanda International Airport, East Java, Indonesia, Aug. 30, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 24 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines refuel aircraft at FARP during Super Garuda Shield 24

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces hold security during on and off drills as part of Super Garuda Shield 2024 near Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, Sept. 2, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 24 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

1st Bn., 1st Marines rehearses on, off drills with members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces during Super Garuda Shield 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Rebecca Bolz, left, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, presents a gift to Donna Ann Welton, the U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste, after completion of a table top exercise, as part of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at the U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste, Aug. 29, 2024. The table top exercise was conducted in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste and the U.S. Agency for International Development, with a focus on projecting select role II medical, logistics, and Marine Air-Ground Task Force command and control capabilities off-continent. Bolz is a native of Wisconsin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste visits Marines, Sailors during HADR exercise in Dili

Multinational servicemembers, veterans, leaders of Solomon Islands’ government, members of the diplomatic community, and civilians, attend the 82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2024. The ceremony commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the battle, and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for the allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Battle of Guadalcanal: 82nd Anniversary of Operation Watchtower

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eli Gregg, an assistant M3E1 multipurpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system gunner with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force –Darwin 24.3, assists Lance Cpl. Ryan Waskosky, a MAAW gunner also with Fox Co. 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), MRF-D 24.3, while firing a MAAW during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 30, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade. MRF-D 24.3 is integrated into the Australian Defence Force order of battle, conducting warfighting and live-fire field evolutions, with a focus on executing and integrating offensive, defensive, and counterattack maneuvers, emphasizing combined arms in support of maneuver. Gregg is a native of Minnesota. Waskosky is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

MRF-D 24.3: Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), participates in live-fire ranges during Exercise Predator’s Run 24

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Alex Schermacher, right, an aircraft commander with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, waits to escort Italian Navy Seamen onto an MV-22B Osprey during Exercise Pitch Black 24 in the Timor Sea, July 25, 2024. Exercise Pitch Black 24 is the largest in the exercise’s 43-year history and brings together 20 participating nations, more than 140 aircraft from around the world, and over 4000 personnel. Exercise Pitch Black 24 allows MRF-D 24.3’s Aviation Combat Element, VMM-268 (Rein.), to integrate MV-22B Ospreys and air combat capabilities into a combined-joint setting in support of multi-national objectives. Schermacher is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Manuel Rivera)

MRF-D 24.3: VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines conduct deck landing qualifications aboard Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour during Exercise Pitch Black 24

U.S. Marines with India Battery, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force –Darwin 24.3, fire an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer during a fire support coordination exercise as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 31, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade. MRF-D 24.3 is integrated into the Australian Defence Force order of battle, conducting warfighting and live-fire field evolutions, with a focus on executing and integrating offensive, defensive, and counterattack maneuvers, emphasizing combined arms in support of maneuver. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

MRF-D 24.3: India Btry., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), participates in fire support coordination exercise during Exercise Predator’s Run 24

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brandon Pope, right, the commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, shakes hands with Royal Australian Navy Capt. Brandon O’Hara, the commanding officer of HMAS Canberra, after the 82nd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony of the HMAS Canberra Battle of Savo Island Townsville, QLD, Australia, Aug. 9, 2024. On Aug. 9, 1942, the RAN’s heavy cruiser, HMAS Canberra, sank after being damaged during a battle off Savo Island in the Solomon Islands group. HMAS Canberra was forming part of a force screening for the American invasion force which started landing on Guadalcanal on Aug. 7, 1942. Pope is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines, Royal Australian Navy participate in the 82nd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony of the HMAS Canberra Battle of Savo Island

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin O’Neal, a team leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force –Darwin 24.3, fires an M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 28, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade. MRF-D 24.3 is integrated into the Australian Defence Force order of battle, conducting warfighting and live-fire field evolutions, with a focus on executing and integrating offensive, defensive, and counterattack maneuvers, emphasizing combined arms in support of maneuver. O’Neal is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Weapons Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), participates in live fire ranges during Exercise Predator’s Run 24

MRF-D 24.3: Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), participates in live-fire ranges during Exercise Predator’s Run 24

MRF-D 24.3: Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), participates in live-fire ranges during Exercise Predator’s Run 24

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, prepare to land an MV-22B Osprey alongside an Italian Navy NH-90 on the flight deck of the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour during Exercise Pitch Black 24 in the Timor Sea, July 25, 2024. Exercise Pitch Black 24 is the largest in the exercise’s 43-year history and brings together 20 participating nations, more than 140 aircraft from around the world, and over 4000 personnel. Exercise Pitch Black 24 allows MRF-D 24.3’s Aviation Combat Element, VMM-268 (Rein.), to integrate MV-22B Ospreys and air combat capabilities into a combined-joint setting in support of multi-national objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Manuel Rivera)

MRF-D 24.3: VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines conduct deck landing qualifications aboard Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour during Exercise Pitch Black 24

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alex Brinkley, a point man with the Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, provides initial terminal guidance marks by buzz saw for MV-22B Osprey pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), MRF-D 24.3, to land, during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 22, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 provides MRF-D 24.3 the opportunity to conduct training missions as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, while integrating command and control, aviation, logistics, ground, off-continent, and allied capabilities, increasing warfighting readiness and better preparing the MAGTF to respond to crises or contingencies, contributing to security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Brinkley is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Battle of Guadalcanal: 82nd Anniversary of Operation Watchtower

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, prepare to drive a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement during Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 16, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian’s Army 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, the United Kingdom Commando Force, the Republic of the Philippines Army, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. MRF-D 24.3’s Logistics Combat Element, CLB-5(Rein.), provided comprehensive combat service support, logistics support, and enhanced health service support in a disaggregated environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

MRF-D 24.3: CLB-5 (Rein.) Marines receive ammo, fuel for Exercise Predator’s Run 24

An Australian Army Soldier with 1st Joint Movement Unit, prepares to fasten an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, onto an Australian Army RMMV-A heavy Integrated Load Handling System vehicle during Rapid Deployment Exercise at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh, SA, Australia, July 17, 2024. REDEX is a 1st MARDIV training exercise, with this year’s iteration planned in conjunction with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, to rehearse the ability to rapidly deploy capabilities from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia. 1st LAR tested the logistical efficiency and unit readiness required to rapidly deploy a heavy equipment unit within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater by strategic lift and rail to participate in Exercise Predator’s Run 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

U.S. Marines with 1st LAR Bn. prepare equipment for Exercise Predator’s Run 24

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fly an MV-22B Osprey as part of the Mindil Beach flying display during Exercise Pitch Black 24 at Mindil Beach, Darwin, NT, Australia, July 18, 2024. Exercise Pitch Black 24 is the largest in the exercise’s 43-year history and brings together 20 participating nations, more than 140 aircraft from around the world, and over 4,000 personnel. Exercise Pitch Black 24 allows MRF-D 24.3’s Aviation Combat Element, VMM-268 (Rein.), to integrate MV-22B Ospreys and air-combat capabilities into a combined-joint setting in support of multinational objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

MRF-D 24.3 participates in Mindil Beach Flying Display

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, land an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide (LO1), as part of deck landing qualifications during a Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal, in the Arafura Sea, June 4, 2024. Marines and Sailors embarked on HMAS Adelaide (L01) alongside their Australian Allies to participate in WADER, transiting from Darwin to Townsville from June 2-20, 2024. During WADER, elements from the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force will conduct MV-22B Osprey deck landing qualifications, a live-fire deck shoot, medical subject matter expert exchanges, enhance amphibious fires, command and control, and initiate a ship-to-shore movement in order to set conditions for future operational tasking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines rehearse MV-22B Osprey DLQs aboard HMAS Adelaide

U.S. Marines with India Battery, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, and Australian Army Soldiers with 102 Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, prepare to fire an M777A2 medium towed 155 mm howitzer during Exercise Thunder Walk 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, June 5, 2024. U.S. Marines and their Australian Allies rehearsed delivering precision artillery fire, integrating the fire direction center, and enhancing the joint combat space. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marines, Australian Army fire precision guidance kit fuzes during Thunder Walk 24

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Eskridge, an M3E1 multipurpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system gunner with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, patrols through the jungle at Combat Training Centre, Tully, QLD, Australia, June 11, 2024. The Marines of Fox Co. participate in Tully Combat Training Centre’s Regional Warfighter Exercise in order to increase lethality in a jungle environment, further develop interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, and increase readiness for various operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Eskridge is a native of Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Marines with Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) rehearse platoon operations in Tully

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kharl Ange Joseph, left, an explosive response element leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, transfers an explosive remnant of war to a French Army Soldier during Operation Render Safe Nauru at Yaren, Nauru, May 29, 2024. Operation Render Safe is an Australian-led operation in Oceania to exchange explosive ordnance tactics, techniques, and procedures and reduce the risk of explosive remnants of war. MRF-D 24.3 explosive ordnance disposal technicians participated in Operation Render Safe 24 within the Republic of Nauru to reduce the risk of ERW and strengthen relationships with U.S. Allies and partners. Joseph is a native of Haiti. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

U.S. Marines, Australian Army, and French Army prepare demolition site for Operation Render Safe Nauru

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 embark on HMAS Adelaide (L01) at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia, June 2, 2024. Marines and Sailors embarked on HMAS Adelaide (L01) alongside their Australian Allies to participate in the Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal, transiting from Darwin to Townsville from June 2-20, 2024. During WADER, elements from the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force will conduct MV-22B Osprey deck landing qualifications, a live-fire deck shoot, medical subject matter expert exchanges, enhance amphibious fires, command and control, and initiate a ship-to-shore movement in order to set conditions for future operational tasking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

U.S. Marines, Sailors embark Australian HMAS Adelaide for Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Declan Teague, left, a point man, and Lance Cpl. Andrew Manson, an assistant radio operator, both with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, search for their target during a live-fire stalking exercise at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, May 22, 2024. Marines and Sailors worked alongside their Australian Army counterparts to deliver long-range precision fires on selected targets from concealed positions. Teague is a native of Idaho. Manson is a native of North Dakota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Migel A. Reynosa)

U.S. Marines, Australian Army Soldiers participate in live-fire stalking exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frankwon Gilmore, an assistant patrol leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, holds security during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24 at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 27, 2024. Members of MRF-D 24.3 deployed to TFTA to participate in Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24, a multilateral combined arms exercise held with capabilities and personnel from the Australian Army, U.S. Army and Marine Corps, Papua New Guinea Defence Force, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force to increase interoperability with Allies and partners. Gilmore is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

Marines, Sailors patrol, raid during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Bryce Foxen, center, a company fire support officer with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, plan movements with Australian Army PTE. Matthew Gregory, left, a forward observer, and Lt. Genevieve Butler both with 106th Battery, 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, 3rd Brigade, during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24 at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 25, 2024. Members of MRF-D 24.3 deployed to TFTA to participate in Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24, a multilateral combined arms exercise held with capabilities and personnel from the Australian Army, U.S. Army and Marine Corps, Papua New Guinea Defence Force, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force to increase interoperability with Allies and partners. Foxen is a native of Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

Marines, Sailors gear up for Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jamison Wells, right, a team leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, waits for the start of a squad attack range as a part of Exercise Predators Walk at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, May 22, 2024. During Predators Walk, Marines were able to conduct a live-fire squad range further developing the skills and confidence needed to succeed at the small unit level. Wells is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Echo Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) participates in Exercise Predators Walk

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Waskosky, left, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, shows Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles how to use the optic of an M3E1 multipurpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapon at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, May 22, 2024. During a visit to Darwin, Marles met with key leadership from both the Australian Defence Force and MRF-D, as well as individual Marines, to better understand the improvements in interoperability MRF-D has made in partnership with our ADF Allies. Waskosky is a native of Idaho. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton)

Australian Deputy Prime Minister visits Marines in Darwin

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MRF-D 24.3 U.S. Marines, Sailors conclude six-month deployment to Australia
U.S. Marines, families of fallen honored by Tiwi Island, Larrakia people in historic Pukumani ceremony
Eight Countries work together in largest Operation Render Safe to remove WWII UXO in Solomon Islands
MRF-D 24.3 Marines participate in scout screener
U.S. Marines, Indonesian National Armed Forces participate in Super Garuda Shield 2024
MRF-D 24.3: U.S., ADF, Indonesia conclude Exercise Bhakti Kanyini AUSINDO 24
MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines, ADF, UK Armed Forces participate in Exercise Predator’s Run 24  
Reel: MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines, Sailors participate in Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
Reel: MRF-D 24.3 Marines play rugby against All Nations Rugby Team
1st LAR Bn. participates in Rapid Deployment Exercise
Reel: MRF-D 24.3: VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines embark, operate from HMAS Canberra landing helicopter dock
Battle of Guadalcanal: 82nd Anniversary of Operation Watchtower
Reel: VMM-268 (Rein.) Marines participate in Exercise Predator’s Run 24
Reel: MRF-D 24.3 participates in Mindil Beach Flying Display during Exercise Pitch Black 24
Reel: MRF-D 24.3 Marines rehearse air delivery from MV-22B Osprey
MRF-D 24.3 Marines play soccer against the Navy Football Federation Australia 
Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 24.3 mid-deployment wrap-up
MRF-D 24.3: Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) participates in Jungle Warfare Training
Reel: MRF-D 24.3 Marines, Sailors rehearse TRAP
Reel: MRF-D 24.3 U.S. Sailors participate in snake handling course
MRF-D 24.3 spotlight: Lance Cpl. Jordan Anderson
MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines, Australian Army participate in Exercise Thunder Walk 24
MRF-D 24.3 U.S. Marines, Sailors increase readiness with Allies, partners during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24
MRF-D 24.3 spotlight: Sgt. Brandon McCraney
Reel: MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines, Australian Army fire M777A2 howitzers during Exercise Thunder Walk 24
Reel: MRF-D 24.3: U.S., Australia rehearses long range precision fires from concealed positions
MRF-D 24.3: Echo Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) participates in Exercise Predators Walk
Reel: MRF-D 24.3: CLB-5 (Rein.) Marines, Sailors participate in Exercise Southern Jackaroo
U.S. Navy, ADF participate in Valkyrie emergency fresh whole blood transfusion training 
MRF-D 24.3: 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), operate sUAS
MRF-D 24.3: Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) participates in field training exercise
Reel: MRF-D 24.3: Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) participates in field training exercise
Preparedness and Collaboration: MRF-D 24.3 U.S. Marines, Sailors, PNGDF forge bonds and expertise in Papua New Guinea
Reel: MRF-D 24.3 MV-22B Ospreys take off for first flight of MRF-D 24.3 rotation
MRF-D 24.3 spotlight: Cpl. Alfred Wells shares his story as an Inuit, U.S. Marine  
REEL: MRF-D 24.3 participates in table top exercise at U.S. Embassy in PNG
Reel: MRF-D 24.3 U.S. Marines, Sailors arrive in C-40A to Papua New Guinea for HADR exercise
MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines, Sailors honor Anzac Day in Darwin
 
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