Story by Cpl. Harrison Rakhshani | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 08.11.2020
A U.S. Marine Corps RQ-21A Blackjack was flown for the first time in Australia as part of the annual Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Aug. 8. Marine Unmanned Arial Vehicle Squadron 3, MRF-D’s Air Combat Element, launched the surveillance aircraft in support of bilateral training between the U.S. and Australian Defence Forces, marking a series of firsts for the Hawaii-based unit....
Story by Cpl. James Gulliver | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 05.28.2014
The loud crack of automatic weapon fire echoes through the trees as Marines and Australian Army Soldiers adjust the sight alignment of their Infantry Automatic Rifles in preparation for the next course of fire. This is just their first day of firing. Throughout the duration of the course they will conduct multiple ranges and tests that will push them to their limits....
Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 06.27.2012
Approximately 200 Marines with the Marine rotational force in Darwin returned to Australia June 26 and 27 to continue training with the Australian Defence Force. The Marines first arrived in Australia on April 3, 2012, following the force posture initiative announced by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and U.S. President Barack Obama on November 16, 2011....
