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    MRF-D Marines prepare to embark aboard HMAS Canberra [Image 7 of 8]

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    Military personnel from what appear to be multiple nations are gathered inside a large ship's hangar deck or well deck. Personnel in US Marine Corps camouflage uniforms are visible alongside individuals in Australian Defence Force uniforms, including one person in a red cross-marked vest. The group appears to be processing through a check-in or staging area near a blue shipping container.

    QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

    08.02.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26 check in with Royal Australian Navy personnel while aboard the RAN HMAS Canberra at the Port of Townsville in Queensland, Australia, Aug. 3, 2026. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

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    Date Taken: 08.02.2026
    Date Posted: 08.09.2026 07:30
    Photo ID: 9858639
    VIRIN: 260803-M-GL456-1043
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 11.26 MB
    Location: QUEENSLAND, AU
    Web Views: 14
    Downloads: 4

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms carrying large tactical backpacks and duffel bags are walking toward the Townsville Airport terminal at night. The illuminated 'TOWNSVILLE' sign on the terminal building is clearly visible. The scene suggests a military deployment, arrival, or transit operation at Townsville Airport in Queensland, Australia.
    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are assembled inside a spacious indoor facility, likely an airport terminal or convention hall, with their tactical gear and rucksacks laid out on the polished concrete floor. The soldiers appear to be undergoing a gear inspection or pre-deployment muster. At least two distinct uniform patterns are visible, suggesting personnel from different military branches or nations are present.
    A large gray military or naval vessel is docked at a port facility at night. The ship is illuminated by dock lighting and its own onboard lights, revealing a massive hull with a distinctive bow shape. The foreground shows an empty concrete pier/wharf area with yellow safety markings.
    Military personnel in combat gear are walking through a large interior passageway or hangar bay of what appears to be a naval vessel. The personnel are carrying bags and equipment, suggesting a boarding, disembarkation, or transfer operation. The space is lined with yellow waste/storage bins, safety equipment, and industrial infrastructure typical of a warship's interior.
    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are assembled inside what appears to be the vehicle deck of a military transport or amphibious assault ship. The cavernous interior shows yellow and red lane markings on the floor, with military vehicles parked along the sides. The scene suggests a pre-deployment briefing, muster, or formation event aboard the vessel.
    The image shows a pile of military-issue tactical backpacks and duffel bags in coyote/tan color stacked on a floor, likely inside a military hangar or ship deck. In the background, a group of personnel wearing woodland camouflage uniforms are gathered, apparently receiving a briefing or awaiting orders. A military vehicle is partially visible on the right side of the frame.
    Military personnel from what appear to be multiple nations are gathered inside a large ship's hangar deck or well deck. Personnel in US Marine Corps camouflage uniforms are visible alongside individuals in Australian Defence Force uniforms, including one person in a red cross-marked vest. The group appears to be processing through a check-in or staging area near a blue shipping container.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered in what appears to be the hangar bay of a naval vessel, surrounded by military vehicles including Humvees and utility vehicles. The floor markings indicate this is a forward elevator access area for aircraft, with yellow safety lines painted on the deck. The large enclosed space is lit by overhead fluorescent lighting and contains various military equipment secured along the sides.

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