A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, takes off after being refueled during a forward arming and refueling point training exercise at Mount Bundy Training Area in Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 21, 2026. MRF-D conducted the exercise to test their capabilities to refuel aircraft in isolated locations. 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 Lance Cpl. Andrew Whistler)
| Date Taken: | 08.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.22.2026 01:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9883143 |
| VIRIN: | 260821-M-GF332-1319 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 3.32 MB |
| Location: | NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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