Illinois native, U.S. Marine deploys to Australia [Image 6 of 10]

DARWIN, NT, AUSTRALIA

06.24.2020

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall  

Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sharon Knapp, a motor transport operator with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin is conducting preventative maintenance inspections at Robertson Barracks in NT, Australia, June 24, 2020. Throughout the inspections, Marines checked military vehicles for any damage or impairments. Knapp, a Chicago, Ill. native, performs a variety of duties including the operation of military vehicles, and the transportation of Marines and their necessary supplies.

“Our job as motor transport is essential wherever we go in the Marine Corps, but it is especially necessary to the mission here during the MRF-D rotation because we are able to transport troops and their gear. While being attached to MRF-D, I am trying to learn new skills and techniques to take with me for when I go back into the rear, so that I can pass on the knowledge of this deployment to my junior Marines so they can continue the legacy.”

MRF-D enables U.S. Marines and the ADF to enhance regional security, strengthen alliances, and partnerships, and increase the ability to rapidly respond to crises throughout the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall)

• Date Taken: 06.24.2020
• Date Posted: 06.29.2020 07:32
• Photo ID: 6250152
• VIRIN: 200624-M-MP127-1017
• Resolution: 3594x2396
• Size: 4.82 MB
• Location: DARWIN, NT, AU
• Hometown: CHICAGO, IL, US