US Marine in Darwin tests positive for COVID-19
A 21-year-old male US Marine with MRF-D tested positive for COVID-19 at initial screening on arrival in Darwin last week.
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First Marines for MRF-D 10 land in Darwin
The first wave of the 2021 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin landed at RAAF Base Darwin in the Northern Territory this week.
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Echos of joint Aussie/Marine thunder Downunder
Combined Australian army and US Marine howitzers unleashed about 1200 rounds during Exercise Koolendong at Mount Bundy from September.
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Marines complete quarantine in the Northern Territory
More than 1000 US Marines have completed quarantine in the NT, with training now well underway as part of this year’s Marine Rotational Force – Darwin.
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US Marine arriving in Darwin tests COVID-19 positive
A United States Marine has returned a positive result for COVID-19 at an initial screening on arrival in Darwin and has been taken to Royal Darwin Hospital.
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US Marines in Darwin undergo COVID-19 test
US Marines with MRF-D received a second COVID-19 test during their quarantine on Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin on June 12.
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First batch of Marine rotation 2020 arrives in Darwin
The first group of around 200 US Marines have arrived at RAAF Base Darwin as part of the ninth Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D).
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Delayed Marine rotation in Darwin to start in June
Arrangements in the Northern Territory are in place to ensure the safe and effective conduct of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2020.
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Modified Marine rotation to proceed in Darwin
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds today announced that a modified Marine Rotational Force – Darwin rotation would proceed later this
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WTSS training for Marines stuck in Darwin
US Marine Corps Corporal Isaiah Fraser, a data system administrator with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, shoots an M4 carbine
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Marines leave Australia after busiest rotation
Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) has departed the Northern Territory after completing its 2019 rotation Downunder. CAPTION: US Marine
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More Marines land in Darwin
Marine Rotational Force-Darwin reached a major milestone this week with the arrival of additional US Marines in Darwin, bringing the total
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US Marine dead after training accident at Mount Bundey
A 21-year-old United States Marine died yesterday from injuries received in a vehicle accident during training in Mount Bundy Training
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Darwin prepares for biggest Marine rotation yet
Elements of the 2018 Marine Rotational Force–Darwin (MRF-D) will begin arriving in the Top End this month to prepare for
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Darwin-based Marines going home
The 2017 Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) has begun its departure from Darwin, bringing to an end the sixth rotation of
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Talisman Sabre – Marines and Aussies in battle up north
US Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, along with soldiers from Australian
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6th rotation of Marines arrives in Darwin
The next rotation of United States (US) Marines will begin arriving in Darwin this week to commence their sixth rotation
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Darwin-based Marines going home
The 1250 members of the 2016 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) have begun their homeward journeys following a busy
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US Marines embark on HMAS Adelaide – CONTACT editor smiles
Story by 1st Lieutenant Sarah Rhodes Photo by Lance Corporal Osvaldo Ortega TASMAN SEA – U.S. Marines and sailors from Company A,
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US Marines embark on HMAS Adelaide – CONTACT editor vomits
The Australian Defence Force put out a press release today that said Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, US Army and
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