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    Commandant of the Marine Corps visits MRF-D Marines [Image 7 of 19]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a reenlistment or promotion ceremony. A Marine on the left is raising their right hand while a senior Marine facing them renders a salute. Additional Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms stand in formation in the background, with a Marine Corps guidon visible on the right.

    ROBERTSON BARRACKS, DARWIN, AUSTRALIA

    08.13.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, right, recites the oath of enlistment with Sgt. Andrew Chen, an ammunition chief with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, upon being meritoriously promoted at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 14, 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. Smith is a native of Texas and Chen is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

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    Date Taken: 08.13.2026
    Date Posted: 08.18.2026 00:19
    Photo ID: 9874391
    VIRIN: 260814-M-GL456-1307
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    Location: ROBERTSON BARRACKS, DARWIN, AU
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    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer is addressing a group of Marines gathered in front of a military building, likely conducting a briefing or command address. The setting appears to be an outdoor courtyard or entrance area of a military installation, with additional personnel observing from elevated steps in the background. One civilian in a blue shirt is also present among the military personnel.
    A senior military officer in U.S. Marine Corps digital camouflage (MARPAT) uniform is addressing a group of Marines outdoors near a building with stairs and railings. The central figure appears to be speaking or briefing the assembled personnel, with several Marines listening attentively. The setting appears to be a military installation, likely during daylight hours.
    A large formation of military personnel, appearing to be U.S. Marines based on their digital camouflage uniforms (MARPAT), are assembled on a grassy field in front of a low-profile building surrounded by tropical trees. One individual stands facing the group in a position suggesting they are addressing the formation. A red and yellow guidon flag is visible on the left side of the formation.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer in the foreground is addressing a large formation of Marines in an outdoor setting. The speaker appears to be gesturing with his hands while speaking, suggesting a briefing, command address, or after-action review. The assembled Marines are standing at ease in uniform, attentively facing the speaker.
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    A U.S. Marine Corps ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely a reenlistment or promotion ceremony. A Marine on the left is raising their right hand while a senior Marine facing them renders a salute. Additional Marines in MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms stand in formation in the background, with a Marine Corps guidon visible on the right.
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    A female Marine in camouflage uniform is briefing a group of fellow Marines in what appears to be a military hangar or maintenance bay. She is presenting in front of a display board titled 'Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26.3 Activation of Role II Nightingale Heavy Package'. The setting includes military vehicles and equipment visible in the background.
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    A group of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are gathered outdoors at what appears to be a military installation or motor pool area. A senior Marine identified by the name tape 'SMITH' is speaking and gesturing to personnel in front of him, while another Marine holds a red unit guidon flag. The setting includes military vehicles and an open warehouse structure in the background.

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