MRF-D Color Guard March at Battle of The Coral Sea Commemorative Service [Image 3 of 16]

DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

05.08.2021

Photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon 

Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Borough, a MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic, Sgt. Dodge Hurley, a MV-22B Osprey flight line quality assurance representative, Sgt. Shawn Rice, a MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic, and Cpl. Raudel Graciano Nava, a MV-22B Osprey flight equipment technician, all with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, present the national and Marine Corps colors at a Battle of Coral Sea Commemorative Service in Darwin, NT, Australia, May 8, 2021. Known as "the battle that saved Australia," the Battle of The Coral Sea was a historic demonstration of interoperability between U.S. and Australian militaries during World War II and its strategic importance is commemorated annually. The 2021 rotation provides the U.S. Marine Corps and Australian Defence Force with an exceptional opportunity to develop relationships, learn about each other’s cultures, strengthen partnership, and increase shared military capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon)

• Date Taken: 05.08.2021
• Date Posted: 05.11.2021 22:09
• Photo ID: 6637466
• VIRIN: 210508-M-KK393-1005
• Resolution: 5829x3886
• Size: 5.02 MB
• Location: DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU
• Hometown: FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, US
• Hometown: HAMILTON, MONTANA, US
• Hometown: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, US
• Hometown: MESA, ARIZONA, US