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Two United States Marine Rotational Force – Darwin MV-22 Osprey take off during Exercise Koolendong at Mount Bundey Training Area. Photo by Private Nicole Dorrett.

Marine Rotational Force – Darwin CANCELLED

30/03/202030/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 342 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2020 has been cancelled – or at best postponed – because of the ongoing restrictions associated with COVID-19.

US Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys depart Darwin for Hawaii after a busy year in Australia. US Marine Corps photo by First Lieutenant Colin Kennard.

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Marines leave Australia after busiest rotation

21/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 1023 Views 0 Comments

Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) has departed the Northern Territory after completing its 2019 rotation Downunder. CAPTION: US Marine

A US Marine speaks on a radio during the Combined Force Entry Operation during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19 during an amphibious landing at Stanage Bay, Queensland. US Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Kaleb Martin.

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More Marines land in Darwin

25/07/2019 Brian Hartigan 920 Views 0 Comments

Marine Rotational Force-Darwin reached a major milestone this week with the arrival of additional US Marines in Darwin, bringing the total

Lance Cpl. Sandoval-Pereyra, US Marine Corps, died after vehicle accident in Australia, 28 May 2019.

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US Marine dead after training accident at Mount Bundey

29/05/201931/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 1412 Views 0 Comments

A 21-year-old United States Marine died yesterday from injuries received in a vehicle accident during training in Mount Bundy Training

International observers disembark the MV-22 Osprey at South Goulburn Island to observe Exercise Crocodile Strike. Photo by Sergeant Janine Fabre.

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Darwin prepares for biggest Marine rotation yet

23/03/2018 Brian Hartigan 1595 Views 0 Comments Marine Rotational Force – Darwin

Elements of the 2018 Marine Rotational Force–Darwin (MRF-D) will begin arriving in the Top End this month to prepare for

Members of the United States Marine Corps from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2017, begin their journey home from RAAF Base Darwin. Photo by Leading Seaman James Whittle.

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Darwin-based Marines going home

14/10/2017 Brian Hartigan 1807 Views 0 Comments Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MRF-D

The 2017 Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) has begun its departure from Darwin, bringing to an end the sixth rotation of

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Talisman Sabre – Marines and Aussies in battle up north

18/07/2017 Brian Hartigan 1284 Views 0 Comments 1st Marine Division, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 5RAR, 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, US Marines

US Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, along with soldiers from Australian

2016 FILE PHOTO: United States Marine Rotational Force - Darwin arrive at Darwin Airport. Photo by Able Seaman Kayla Hayes.

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6th rotation of Marines arrives in Darwin

18/04/201718/04/2017 Brian Hartigan 2577 Views 0 Comments Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MRF-D, United States Marine Corps, US Marines

The next rotation of United States (US) Marines will begin arriving in Darwin this week to commence their sixth rotation

An assault amphibious vehicle, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transits toward Gold Beach for an amphibious assault during Talisman Sabre 2015 at Fog Bay, Australia, July 11, 2015. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel M. Young

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Darwin-based Marines going home

13/10/201616/02/2017 Brian Hartigan 2111 Views 0 Comments Marine Rotational Force – Darwin

The 1250 members of the 2016 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) have begun their homeward journeys following a busy

U.S. Marines receive a welcome aboard booklet upon arrival to the HMAS Adelaide at Port of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, June 16, 2016. This marks the first time Marines and sailors from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin have embarked in such numbers on an Australian HMAS. This opportunity allows for MRF-D to expand the partnership capabilities with our Australian allies. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, MRF-D, and the Australians are with HMAS Adelaide. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Osvaldo L. Ortega III/Released)

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US Marines embark on HMAS Adelaide – CONTACT editor smiles

20/06/201616/02/2017 Brian Hartigan 2592 Views 0 Comments Exercise Hamel, HMAS Adelaide, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin

Story by 1st Lieutenant Sarah Rhodes Photo by Lance Corporal Osvaldo Ortega TASMAN SEA – U.S. Marines and sailors from Company A,

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US Marines embark on HMAS Adelaide – CONTACT editor vomits

16/06/201620/06/2016 Brian Hartigan 3407 Views 5 Comments Exercise Hamel, US Marines

The Australian Defence Force put out a press release today that said Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, US Army and

U.S. Marines with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, arrive in Darwin, Australia to begin preparation for exercise Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) on April 13, 2016. US Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Osvaldo L. Ortega III

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Marines back in Darwin for annual rotation

14/04/201616/02/2017 Brian Hartigan 3276 Views 0 Comments Darwin, Marines

Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, stationed out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, arrived April 13, 2016,

Brigadier Ben James, Commander 1 Brigade, farewells United States Marines at RAAF Base Darwin, after a successful six months with the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin. Photo by Able Seaman Kayla Hayes.

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Brig (retd) Ben James joins NIOA

16/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 1071 Views 0 Comments

Recently retired Brig Ben James will join the defence-prime NIOA in their newly created role of General Manager Weapons and Munitions, based in Canberra.

A RAAF C-27J Spartan drops Australian Aid onto the Mount Bundey Training Area during Exercise Crocodile Response, NT, Australia. Photo by Staff Sergeant Jordan Gilbert.

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Aust/US working HADR together in the NT

07/09/2019 Brian Hartigan 673 Views 0 Comments

Australian Defence Force and Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) members have completed the humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief (HADR) activity