Enhanced Air Cooperation a core initiative
On November 16, 2011, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard with United States President Barack Obama announced an extension of Australia’s
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Ten years of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin
On November 16, 2011, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and United States President Barack Obama announced an extension of Australia’s
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Celebrating 10 years of expanded US defence cooperation
On November 16, Australia celebrated a decade of expanded cooperation between the Australian Department of Defence and the United States
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Marine Rotational Force 2021 departs Darwin
The 2021 Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) has departed the NT, ending the 10th rotation of US Marines through Australia’s Top End.
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Exercise Southern Jackaroo off to a smokin start
MRF-D, Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel began Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2021 in Northern Territory today.
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Marine Rotational Force – Darwin hit with 2 more COVID-19 cases
Two US Marines in Darwin returned positive COVID-19 results during routine testing as part of mandatory 14-day quarantine after arrival.
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US Marine in Darwin tests positive for COVID-19
A 21-year-old male US Marine with MRF-D tested positive for COVID-19 at initial screening on arrival in Darwin last week.
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First Marines for MRF-D 10 land in Darwin
The first wave of the 2021 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin landed at RAAF Base Darwin in the Northern Territory this week.
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2021 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin begins
United States Marines from the 10th Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) will soon begin arriving in Darwin. FILE PHOTO
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Marine Rotational Force – Darwin number 9 finished
US Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 2020 has completed a successful if curtailed ninth rotation in Australia.
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Echos of joint Aussie/Marine thunder Downunder
Combined Australian army and US Marine howitzers unleashed about 1200 rounds during Exercise Koolendong at Mount Bundy from September.
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Exercise Koolendong 2020 – most complex ever
Australian Army and US Marines have completed Exercise Koolendong 2020, a high-end, live-fire warfighting exercise in the Northern Territory.
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B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers pound NT sites
US Air Force B-1B Lancers and B-2 Spirit bombers have recently participated in a combined United States-Australia exercise in the NT.
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Marines complete quarantine in the Northern Territory
More than 1000 US Marines have completed quarantine in the NT, with training now well underway as part of this year’s Marine Rotational Force – Darwin.
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US Marine arriving in Darwin tests COVID-19 positive
A United States Marine has returned a positive result for COVID-19 at an initial screening on arrival in Darwin and has been taken to Royal Darwin Hospital.
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US Marines in Darwin undergo COVID-19 test
US Marines with MRF-D received a second COVID-19 test during their quarantine on Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin on June 12.
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First batch of Marine rotation 2020 arrives in Darwin
The first group of around 200 US Marines have arrived at RAAF Base Darwin as part of the ninth Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D).
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Delayed Marine rotation in Darwin to start in June
Arrangements in the Northern Territory are in place to ensure the safe and effective conduct of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2020.
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Modified Marine rotation to proceed in Darwin
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds today announced that a modified Marine Rotational Force – Darwin rotation would proceed later this
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Two countries, two weapons, one fight
US Marines and Australian service members familiarised themselves with each other’s weapons on the Weapons Training Simulation System at Robertson Barracks.
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