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    MRF-D Marines tour Melbourne Cricket Ground [Image 6 of 11]

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    A group of people are viewing a military flag display case in what appears to be a public building or museum. The display features two prominent flags: a United States Marine Corps flag on the left and what appears to be a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Ensign on the right. Visitors, including a woman in a blue blazer and several young men in dark clothing, are observing the exhibit.

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin 

    Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

    Karlie Hawking, right, a tour guide for the Melbourne Cricket Ground, explains a display detailing the MCG’s impact during World War II to U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26 in Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 9, 2026. The Melbourne Cricket Ground once served as a rest and recuperation base for the U.S. forces during World War II. 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: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.10.2026 06:45
    Photo ID: 9923767
    VIRIN: 260909-M-GL456-1101
    Resolution: 6119x4081
    Size: 5.4 MB
    Location: MELBOURNE, AU
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    A large group of approximately 60-80 people pose for a group photograph outside Gate 3 of the Olympic Stand 2006 at Melbourne Park. The gathering appears to be associated with a sporting event, as indicated by promotional signage visible in the background referencing a 'Kickoff' game or event. The group consists predominantly of young men dressed in smart-casual attire standing in a wide formation across the stadium entrance.
    A museum guide or docent is presenting to a large group of visitors gathered around a circular illuminated display case containing what appears to be an architectural scale model. The presenter has one hand raised, actively explaining the exhibit to the attentive crowd. The setting is a dimly lit museum gallery with framed artwork, portraits, and decorative plates visible on the surrounding walls.
    A museum guide or curator is presenting to a group of visitors in front of a dimly lit exhibition display case. The exhibit appears to be titled 'Between the Wars' and features historical football/soccer memorabilia including flags, trophies, and archival photographs. The crowd is gathered closely, listening to the presenter who stands to the left of the display.
    A visitor stands in a museum exhibition hall reading an 'Olympic Games' display panel, which references Melbourne and the MCG. To the left, a blue dress is displayed on a mannequin inside a glass case, with a royal coat of arms visible in the background. The exhibit appears to relate to Melbourne's history, including the 1956 Olympic Games.
    A museum guide is presenting an Olympic Games exhibition to a group of visitors. The display case features artifacts related to the Olympic Games, including a prominent sign reading 'Olympic Games Not War Games.' The exhibit appears to focus on the history of the Olympic Games, with visible references to Melbourne 1956 and Paris 1924.
    A group of people are viewing a military flag display case in what appears to be a public building or museum. The display features two prominent flags: a United States Marine Corps flag on the left and what appears to be a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Ensign on the right. Visitors, including a woman in a blue blazer and several young men in dark clothing, are observing the exhibit.
    A group of approximately 20-25 people, predominantly young males, are gathered in what appears to be a stadium or arena lobby near Gate 2. Two individuals on the left side appear to be addressing or presenting to the group. The setting includes display cases, framed photographs on the wall, and ceremonial flags, suggesting an official tour or orientation event.
    A group of approximately 20-30 people are gathered in what appears to be a public venue or stadium concourse area. A woman wearing a blue jacket with a lanyard/badge appears to be leading a tour or briefing, gesturing as she speaks to the assembled group. The setting suggests an organized group visit or orientation event.
    The image shows people inside what appears to be a sports bar or venue, viewed through a glass display case or window. A woman wearing glasses is prominently visible in the center, with several other individuals standing behind her. A television screen displaying what appears to be a sports broadcast is visible in the background.
    A group of visitors is viewing a sports memorabilia exhibition in what appears to be a museum or hall of fame. The display cases contain framed photographs, newspaper clippings, stamps, and sports artifacts including a prominent baseball bat and what appears to be athletic uniforms. One visible newspaper headline reads 'SHIRLEY AGAIN!' suggesting the exhibit may be related to a notable athlete named Shirley.
    A group of approximately 40 individuals poses for a group photo in the lower seating section of a large stadium configured for an NFL game featuring the Los Angeles Rams, with signage indicating a 'Melbourne Game.' The stadium appears to be the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia, set up for an NFL international series game. Several people in the group are holding what appears to be a camouflage military flag and a unit insignia banner, suggesting a military group visit.

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