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US Marine Corps Captain Benjamin Hovies and Australian Army Sergeant Aaron Costas direct the flight path of a US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT. A combined team of US Marines and Australian Defence Forces personnel provided target information to the US Air Force bombers conducting deep strikes on notional targets. US Marine Corps photo by Corporal Harrison Rakhshani.
Australian Australian Army MRF-D News 

B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers pound NT sites

03/09/202003/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3363 Views 0 Comments

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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US Marine Corps Sergeant Jacob Montana with Combined Anti-Armor Team, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, relays commands to his Marines during a simulated fire mission at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT. US Marine Corps photo by Corporal Lydia Gordon.
ADF Australian MRF-D News 

Marines complete quarantine in the Northern Territory

10/08/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2640 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

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 Marines of Marine Rotational Force - Darwin arrive at RAAF Base Darwin, NT, greeted by health-screening officials. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.
Australian MRF-D News 

US Marine arriving in Darwin tests COVID-19 positive

10/07/202010/07/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2081 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

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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A US Marine with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin is swabbed during a COVID-19 test at RAAF Base Darwin. US Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Natalie Greenwood.
MRF-D News 

US Marines in Darwin undergo COVID-19 test

18/06/202018/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1901 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

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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The first plane-load of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin marines are greeted by biosecurity officers at RAAF Base Darwin. The marines were tested for COVID-19 and placed in a 14-day quarantine facility. US Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Natalie Greenwood.
Australian MRF-D News 

First batch of Marine rotation 2020 arrives in Darwin

02/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2655 Views 0 Comments MRF-D

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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United States Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys at RAAF Base Darwin. Photo by Leading Seaman James Whittle.
ADF Australian MRF-D News 

Delayed Marine rotation in Darwin to start in June

21/05/202021/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2665 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

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

Modified Marine rotation to proceed in Darwin

06/05/202016/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2533 Views 2 Comments COVID-19

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds today announced that a modified Marine Rotational Force – Darwin rotation would proceed later this

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US Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Natalie Greenwood.
Australian MRF-D News 

Two countries, two weapons, one fight

05/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3034 Views 0 Comments

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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US Marine Corps Corporal Isaiah Fraser, with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, shoots an M4 carbine at Robertson Barracks, Darwin after the Marine service rifle was integrated with the Australian's Weapons Training Simulation System for the first time. US Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Natalie Greenwood.
Australian MRF-D News 

WTSS training for Marines stuck in Darwin

02/05/202002/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4341 Views 3 Comments

US Marine Corps Corporal Isaiah Fraser, a data system administrator with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, shoots an M4 carbine

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US Marines with Marine Rotation Force - Darwin load a Humvee at East Wharf Port Darwin. US Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Natalie Greenwood.
Australian MRF-D News 

MRF-D resupplies arrive despite COVID-19 deferral

22/04/202002/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3072 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Despite Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2020 being cancelled because of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, long-lead-time logistics are going ahead.

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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.
ADF Australian MRF-D News Overseas USA 

Marine Rotational Force – Darwin postponed

30/03/202021/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2486 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.

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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.
ADF Australian MRF-D News 

Marines leave Australia after busiest rotation

21/10/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2500 Views 0 Comments

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

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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.
ADF Australian MRF-D News 

Aust/US working HADR together in the NT

07/09/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2467 Views 0 Comments

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

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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.
Australian MRF-D News USA 

More Marines land in Darwin

25/07/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2335 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

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Australian Army riflemen from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a simulated assault with United States Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey support at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.
ADF Asia Australian Australian Army MRF-D News USA Videos 

Southern Jackaroo wraps up tri-lateral exercise

07/06/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4283 Views 0 Comments

A two-week military field exercise has been completed this week, with more than 700 Australian Defence Force, United States Marine

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Japanese and Australian soldiers fire artillery in Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.
Australian Australian Army MRF-D News Pacific Videos 

Japan fires artillery on Australian soil

01/06/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4903 Views 0 Comments

Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel have successfully fired two FH-70 howitzers out to 25 kilometres while in Australia.

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An 8/9RAR soldier participates in urban operations training with Philippine soldiers at Shoalwater Bay. Photo by Corporal Kennedy of Charlie Company, 8/9RAR.
Australian Australian Army MRF-D News 

7 Brigade busy at Shoalwater Bay

01/06/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3686 Views 0 Comments

Brisbane-based 7 Brigade has been busy at Shoalwater Bay recently, with a range of exercises designed to keep skills honed

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Lance Cpl. Sandoval-Pereyra, US Marine Corps, died after vehicle accident in Australia, 28 May 2019.
Australian MRF-D News USA 

US Marine dead after training accident at Mount Bundey

29/05/201902/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3383 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

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Personnel of the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin prepare to board their flight home from RAAF Darwin, Northern Territory. Photo by Sub Lieutenant Max Logan.
Australian MRF-D News USA 

MRF-D 18 happy to be going home

28/10/201802/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3993 Views 0 Comments Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MRF-D

The 2018 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), consisting of 1587 US Marines, has completed another six months of training

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A soldier from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces crawls under an obstacle during Exercise Hydra at Enoggera Barracks in Brisbane. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.
Australian Australian Army MRF-D News Overseas Pacific 

Exercise Hydra builds bonds across borders

17/09/201802/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3684 Views 0 Comments Exercise Hydra

Soldiers from six nations last week participated in an intense competition that tested individual and team skills – and extended

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