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    US Marines with MRF-D compete in Forces Football 2026 [Image 4 of 13]

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    A women's football (soccer) match is in progress on a grass pitch, with players from two teams — one in navy blue and one in red and white — competing for the ball. A player in red and white is heading the ball while opponents close in. Sponsor banners including 'Max Car Care', 'HB Civil Contractors', and 'Grace International' are visible along the perimeter.

    DARWIN FOOTBALL STADIUM, DARWIN, AUSTRALIA

    07.03.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Erin Gillette, a cyberspace warfare officer with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, headbutts the ball during the Forces Football 2026 game in Darwin, Australia, July 4, 2026. Forces Football 2026 is the fourth annual soccer match held between MRF-D and the Royal Australian Navy Football Federation Australia men’s and women’s soccer teams. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Gillette is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

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    Date Taken: 07.03.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 03:17
    Photo ID: 9795853
    VIRIN: 260704-M-GL456-1225
    Resolution: 6508x4341
    Size: 6.24 MB
    Location: DARWIN FOOTBALL STADIUM, DARWIN, AU
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    A pre-match ceremony is taking place at an outdoor soccer/football stadium, featuring a military color guard presenting the American flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps flag. Two teams of players are lined up along the field facing the ceremony, suggesting a national anthem presentation. The setting appears to be a professional or semi-professional venue with advertising boards, floodlights, and a scoreboard visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in dress uniform stands at the forefront singing into a microphone, likely performing the national anthem at a sporting event. Behind her, a color guard holds the American flag and a red Marine Corps guidon, while soccer players stand at attention in the background. The ceremony appears to be taking place at an outdoor athletic field.
    A women's soccer match is in progress on a grass field, with players from two teams — one in dark navy uniforms and one in blue and white — competing for the ball. A referee in a yellow jersey is visible on the right side of the frame. The image has motion blur, suggesting fast movement and a slower shutter speed was used during capture.
    A women's football (soccer) match is in progress on a grass pitch, with players from two teams — one in navy blue and one in red and white — competing for the ball. A player in red and white is heading the ball while opponents close in. Sponsor banners including 'Max Car Care', 'HB Civil Contractors', and 'Grace International' are visible along the perimeter.
    A women's soccer match is in progress on a grass field. Player number 2 in a white jersey is dribbling a yellow soccer ball while being defended by two players in dark navy uniforms. A goalkeeper in purple is visible in the background near the goal.
    A women's soccer match is in progress on a grass field, with players from two teams — one in white/red uniforms and one in dark/black uniforms — competing for the ball. A goalkeeper in a bright yellow-green jersey is actively engaged near the ball at the center of the action. The stadium has a partially filled grandstand of spectators visible in the background, and a banner reading 'FINALS' is visible on the sideline, suggesting a playoff or championship context.
    A large group photo of two women's sports teams posing together on a grass field at a stadium. The teams appear to be wearing contrasting uniforms — one in white and one in dark navy/blue — suggesting a post-match or pre-match ceremony. A partially filled grandstand with spectators is visible in the background.
    A nighttime amateur or semi-professional soccer match is being played at a stadium with a partially filled grandstand. Two teams are competing — one in white and dark shorts, the other in navy blue — with a yellow ball visible mid-air. A linesman in a yellow referee kit is visible on the left sideline holding a flag.
    A soccer match is being played at dusk on a grass field with floodlights. Two teams are competing — one in white and red kits, the other in dark navy kits — near the goal area, with a referee in yellow visible. The ball appears to be in the upper right corner of the frame, suggesting a recent kick or shot on goal.
    A nighttime soccer/football match or post-match gathering on a lit grass field. Players from multiple teams, including those wearing pink training bibs and dark navy uniforms, are congregating on the pitch, with some players appearing to greet or interact with each other. A 'NAVY' jersey (number 8) and number 15 white jersey are visible among the players.
    A football (soccer) team poses for a group photo on a pitch at night under floodlights. Behind them is a large LED scoreboard displaying 'MARINES vs NAVY' with a score visible, along with sponsor banners including 'Steeline', 'NTF', and 'Northern Futures'. The players are predominantly wearing white jerseys with dark shorts, accompanied by what appears to be a referee in yellow.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress uniform is speaking into a microphone at what appears to be an outdoor event or ceremony. He is wearing a white peaked cap with gold braid indicating senior officer rank, along with a tan service uniform adorned with multiple service ribbons. Several civilians in dark clothing are visible in the blurred background.
    A nighttime awards ceremony at a football (soccer) ground featuring a group of people standing behind a table draped with a Navy FFA branded cloth. Two wooden shield trophies are displayed on the table, and a military officer in uniform is speaking into a microphone. Promotional banners and sponsor signage are visible in the background.

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