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    MRF-D: Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration ceremony [Image 7 of 15]

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    A military ceremony or formal event is taking place outdoors, involving personnel from multiple branches and nationalities, including what appear to be US Marines and Australian Defence Force members. One Marine is bent over handling items on a blue cloth on the ground, while others stand at attention or observe. The setting appears to be a military base or memorial ground with a historical artillery piece visible in the background.

    DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA

    08.17.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    U.S. Marine Corps Col. George Flynn, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, center, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony Lappe, sergeant major of MRF-D 26, left, pay their respects by placing books at a memorial during the Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration ceremony in Darwin, Australia, Aug. 18, 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 Staff Sgt. Bryant Rodriguez)

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    Date Taken: 08.17.2026
    Date Posted: 08.20.2026 21:30
    Photo ID: 9879173
    VIRIN: 260818-M-ST088-1276
    Resolution: 6181x4121
    Size: 6.48 MB
    Location: DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU
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    An elderly veteran wearing a dark blazer adorned with multiple service medals is speaking into a microphone at a formal commemorative ceremony. Behind him is a banner reading 'Vietnam Veterans Association Northern Territory Inc.' A military guard in khaki uniform stands at attention to the right, and an audience is seated in the foreground.
    A formal military ceremony or memorial service featuring uniformed personnel from multiple branches and nations seated in a designated area. Three U.S. Marines in Service Charlie uniforms with white covers are seated alongside what appear to be Australian Air Force personnel in light blue uniforms with medals. The scene is lit by warm, low-angle sunlight suggesting an early morning or late afternoon event.
    An elderly man wearing a 'Veterans M.C. Australia' motorcycle club leather vest is standing at what appears to be a commemorative or memorial gathering in Australia. The back of his vest features a skull with an eye patch wearing a slouch hat, along with the text 'For The Living' on the bottom rocker. Other attendees, including a person wearing military medals, are visible in the background.
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    The image shows two V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flying in formation against a clear light blue sky. Both aircraft are captured in forward flight with their rotors in the horizontal (airplane mode) position. A third aircraft is partially visible in the upper left corner of the frame.
    Two military tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as V-22 Ospreys, are captured in flight against a pale blue sky. Both aircraft are viewed from below at a slight angle, with their rotors in horizontal (airplane mode) configuration. A metal pole or chimney is partially visible in the lower right corner of the frame.
    A military ceremony or formal event is taking place outdoors, involving personnel from multiple branches and nationalities, including what appear to be US Marines and Australian Defence Force members. One Marine is bent over handling items on a blue cloth on the ground, while others stand at attention or observe. The setting appears to be a military base or memorial ground with a historical artillery piece visible in the background.
    The image shows a group of military veterans and a uniformed US Marine participating in what appears to be a commemorative ceremony, likely ANZAC Day or a similar remembrance event. Two civilian-dressed veterans prominently display service medals on their shirts and carry red poppies, which are traditional symbols of remembrance. A uniformed US Marine Corps officer is visible in the background on the left.
    A military ceremony is being held at a Vietnam Veterans Association Northern Territory Inc. event. A female naval officer in white dress uniform with medals is speaking at a podium/microphone on a raised stage. An audience of attendees, including other military personnel in various uniforms, is seated in the foreground.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, with multiple service members from different branches rendering a salute toward a memorial or monument. Three U.S. Marines in tan MCCUU uniforms and white dress covers are prominently visible from behind, alongside personnel in light blue and white uniforms. A memorial structure with partially visible text including 'VET' is visible in the background.
    A group of elderly veterans and civilians stand in a line during what appears to be an ANZAC Day or Remembrance Day dawn service in Australia. Several individuals are wearing military service medals on their civilian clothing, and a vintage artillery piece is visible to the left. The ceremony is taking place outdoors at sunrise, surrounded by eucalyptus trees typical of the Australian bush.
    A military ceremonial parade is taking place outdoors, featuring personnel from multiple Australian Defence Force branches including the Royal Australian Navy (white uniforms) and Royal Australian Air Force (light blue shirts, dark navy trousers). The participants are marching in formation carrying rifles, observed by a crowd of civilians and veterans, some wearing medals. The setting appears to be a memorial or commemorative event, likely an ANZAC Day or similar remembrance ceremony.
    A civilian woman wearing medals and patches is engaged in conversation with U.S. Marine Corps officers in service uniforms at what appears to be a Vietnam Veterans memorial event. The setting is an outdoor memorial or park area with a banner reading 'Vietnam Veterans' visible in the background. The gathering appears to be a commemorative ceremony or reunion event.
    A military ceremony or informal gathering featuring U.S. Marine Corps personnel in service uniforms interacting with a civilian veteran wearing service medals on a black shirt. An Australian Air Force officer is also present on the left, identifiable by his light blue uniform and medals. The setting appears to be an outdoor military museum or memorial site, with military vehicles and equipment visible in the background.
    A memorial ceremony setting at what appears to be a Veterans Association Northern Territory Inc. memorial site, photographed at dusk or dawn. A large stone cross serves as the central monument, flanked by three flagpoles including the Australian national flag. A table covered with a blue cloth holds wrapped packages and items adorned with red poppies, positioned in front of a wreath-decorated cross.

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