Marine Corps News Room

by SSgt Zachary Dyer
Date Taken:07.11.2015 | Date Posted:07.16.2015 08:50

FOG BAY, Australia - The Marine Corps has long been synonymous with ship to shore operations. From the Marines’ first amphibious landing at the Battle of Nassau in 1776 to now, the Marine Corp has established itself as the premier force in amphibious assaults.

Continue reading "U.S. Marines, Australians conduct amphibious assault for Talisman Sabre 2015" »

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Photos by LCpl Brian Bekkala/Released
Date Posted:07.11.2015 03:55

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and members of the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment assault a beach using Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Crafts during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Talisman Sabre 15. Northern Territory, Australia, July 11. Talisman Sabre provides an invaluable opportunity to conduct operations in a combined, joint, and interagency environment that will increase the U.S and Australia’s ability to plan and execute contingency responses, from combat missions to humanitarian efforts.

Continue reading "31st MEU Marines and Australian Soldiers conduct boat raid for Talisman Sabre 2015 " »

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U.S. Marine Corps photos by GySgt Ismael Pena/released
Date Posted:07.11.2015 11:07

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit along with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, in support of an amphibious assault during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary (LHD 6), at sea, Australia, July 11, 2015. Talisman Sabre is a major bilateral exercise that demonstrates the strong Australian-U.S. alliance and military relationship.

Continue reading "Images: 31st MEU Supports an Amphibious Assault during Talisman Sabre 15" »

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Video by Sgt John Lamb
Date Posted:09.10.2014 11:01AM

Approximately 1,150 Marines deployed to Darwin, Australia 2014 as the third rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), remaining for approximately six months. MRF-D engaged in a range of training activities and community relations events with the Australian Defense Force throughout the deployment.

Continue reading "Video: Marine Rotational Force - Darwin" »

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Photos by Cpl James Gulliver
Date Taken:06.21.2014Date | Posted:06.23.2014 01:10

Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, perform various exercises with their Australian teammates during a Cross-fit competition in Darwin, Australia, June 21, 2014. The competition gave Marines a chance to perform workouts with members of the Darwin community, and gave the participants a chance to get to know the Marines. Marine community engagements in the Northern Territory add depth to the U.S. relationship with Australia

Continue reading "MRF-D Marines participate in Cross-fit competition" »

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Video by Cpl James Gulliver
Date Posted:05.28.2014 1:59AM

KANGAROO FLATS TRAINING AREA, Northern Territory, Australia – Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Soldiers with the Australian Army, participate in the fire team leaders course here.

Continue reading "MRF-D Conducts a Fire Team Leaders Course" »

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Photos by Cpl Scott Reel
Date Posted:04.29.2014 01:11

Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, exercise with students from Palmerston, Northern Territory, as MRF-D Marines begin their mentorship program at Rosebery Middle School, April 29, 2014. The Marines introduced themselves to the students and led a physical fitness session for the first day of the program.

Continue reading "MRF-D Marines jump start mentorship program at Rosebery Middle School" »

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West Coast infantry battalion expands Darwin rotation

By Gretel C. Kovach
3:21 p.m. March 27, 2014

A Camp Pendleton infantry battalion deploys Tuesday for Australia, the largest unit by far to join the expanding rotation of U.S. Marines in Darwin.

Continue reading "Pendleton Marines deploy to Australia" »

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By Seth Robson
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 21, 2014

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The first of almost 1,200 U.S. Marines will arrive in northern Australia within days to start a six month training rotation, the Australian Ministry of Defence has announced.

Continue reading "1st of 1,200 Marines to arrive in Australia within days as part of rotation" »

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Stars and Stripes
Published: October 11, 2013

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The Australian government is spending $11 million to upgrade facilities at two Darwin military bases in preparation for an increase in the number of U.S. Marines deployed there.

Continue reading "Australia upgrading facilities for expanded Marines contingent" »

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By Cpl. Codey Underwood | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | September 09, 2013

DARWIN, Northern Territory, Australia -- Driving along a dusty path connecting the Australian outback to civilization, the High-Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle took lead of a military column that stretched for miles. The convoy, two days into the trip, carried Marines, equipment and supplies back from a week of continuous training.

Continue reading "31st MEU back on patrol after Exercise Koolendong 13" »

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Photos by Sgt Sarah Fiocco | 3/3 Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force | Date: 09.04.2013
Date Posted: 09.08.2013 21:24

Arnold Beazley, a Salvation Army representative known as the Sallyman, delivers cold beverages and snacks to Australian soldiers and MRF-D Marines during field operations.

Continue reading "Sallyman raises morale in field" »

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Story by Sgt Sarah Fiocco
Date Taken: 09.04.2013 / Date Posted: 09.06.2013 01:25

BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, Northern Territory, Australia – Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin moved through the extreme heat and dry terrain of the Australian Outback to send rounds flying at a simulated militia group of rebels armed with 82mm mortars, two vehicles and other weaponry.

Continue reading "MRF-D trains with Aussies, MEU ‘out bush’ during Exercise Koolendong" »

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by Cpl Codey Underwood
Date Taken: 09.03.2013 / Date Posted: 09.04.2013 01:18

BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, Australia - Kicking up dust and making a lot of noise in the outback, a mixed force of Americans and Australians descended upon targets in a coordinated and destructive attack.

Continue reading "Integrated, live-fire assault proves viability of the outback" »

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By Cpl. Codey Underwood | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | September 03, 2013

BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, Northern Territory, Australia -- Kicking up dust and making a lot of noise in the outback, a mixed force of Americans and Australians descended upon targets in a coordinated and destructive attack.

Continue reading "Integrated, live-fire assault proves viability of the outback" »

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By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | September 01, 2013

BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, Northern Territory, Australia -- Less than 30 highly-trained and specialized Marines keep more than 800 wheels turning in support of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit operations when deployed.

Continue reading "Maintenance keeps the MEU rolling in Koolendong" »

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By Capt. Garron J. Garn | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | August 31, 2013

BRADSHAW FIELD TRAINING AREA, Northern Territory, Australia -- As I write this, I am 300 miles deep into the Australian outback. I’m hot, dirty, smelly, sticky, covered in dust, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. The Marines around me are in the same state of dress and from their laughter and good-natured teasing, I can say with confidence that they wouldn’t want it any other way either.

Continue reading "Can you believe we get paid to do this?" »

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Story by Sgt Sarah Fiocco
08.28.2013

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE’S BASE DARWIN, Northern Territory, Australia – Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin took off to Bradshaw Field Training Area for Exercise Koolendong on four MV-22B Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, here, Aug. 28

Continue reading "MRF-D Marines take off to Bradshaw" »

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By Seth Robson
Stars and Stripes
Published: August 27, 2013

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — More than 1,000 Marines will train in Australia over the next two weeks, testing the waters for the six-month deployment of a battalion-size force there next year.

Continue reading "Australia exercise to test facilities for expanded US Marine Corps presence" »

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By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | August 19, 201

SYDNEY, New South Wales, Australia -- The fields on which the Marines and Sailors fought were nearly identical, but the battles were drastically different. One field featured brutal collisions in a continuous struggle for ground, while the other featured complicated maneuvering to gain the advantage for a rare offensive strike.

Continue reading "A couple of ‘friendlies’ amongst friends" »

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By Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | August 19, 2013

SYDNEY, New South Wales, Australia --
Her eyes lit up with excitement as the visitors stood by her bed dressed in their uniforms. The young girl’s shyness couldn’t mask her giddiness at the situation and the beeping of the heart monitor sang the tune of her exhilaration.

Continue reading "Australian children visited by “those Yanks from the boat”" »

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Peter Bodkin
From: The Daily Telegraph
August 16, 2013 10:41AM

A 40,000-ton US Navy warship arrived in Sydney Harbour this morning after finishing a series of training exercises with Australian defence forces.

Continue reading "USS Bonhomme Richard arrives at Garden Island in Sydney" »

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By Cpl. Codey Underwood | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | August 09, 2013

SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, Queensland, Australia -- With one knee resting on the crusty, dry soil, the Marine peered down the road and watched as the loose dirt broke apart under the weight of the approaching trucks. As the trucks passed, destined for the nearby community, he could see their beds were loaded with food, water and medical supplies. The Marine logistics team was on the scene and the people would now receive the assistance they requested.

Continue reading "Marines demonstrate humanitarian aid capabilities during CERTEX" »

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By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | August 03, 2013

TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Queensland, Australia -- Like a drum beat, the cannons of naval vessels, rockets of circling aircraft, and shells of artillery pieces echo across the valley. Sweating under the weight of their armor, mortarmen anxiously wait for the opportunity to add their notes to the song

Continue reading "Testing mortar skills in the hills of Australia" »

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By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | August 03, 2013

TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Queensland, Australia -- The fire mission came from an Australian command center, was relayed through an American forward observer, and executed by a team of American artillerymen followed by Australian helicopters in close air support.

Continue reading "31st MEU coordinates large-scale destruction with Australian counterparts" »

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By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | August 03, 2013

TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Queensland, Australia -- The artillery pieces, ammunition and skills were all the same, the only difference was the accent.

Continue reading "Collaborative cannons in Australia" »

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Story by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force Darwin | Date: 07.30.2013

ROBERTSON BARRACKS, Northern Territory, Australia – Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin competed for two spots in an Australian Combat Fitness Leadership Course during a barrier test at the Northern Gym, here, July 30.

Continue reading "MRF-D Marines break barriers in Aussie fitness test" »

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By Matthew M. Burke
Stars and Stripes
Published: July 25, 2013

As the biggest and most comprehensive of the five biennial iterations of Talisman Saber, the 2013 exercise going on now across the east coast of Australia involves about 20,000 U.S. troops and 15 ships, and — for the first time, — the “game-changing” MV-22 Osprey hybrid aircraft.

Continue reading "Ospreys enter the lineup in Talisman Saber exercise" »

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By Erik Slavin
Stars and Stripes
Published: July 25, 2013

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Ask a group of U.S. military officers why they like working with their Australian counterparts, and a similar answer generally arises: we get each other.

Continue reading "US-Australia exercise shows cultural alignment, different approaches" »

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By Cpl. Codey Underwood | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 22, 2013

SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, Queensland, Australia --
Outside a local Australian village, a large group of Marines emerge from the tree line. They quickly set up a circle of security while the leaders of the village come forward to greet them. The Marines’ mission is to identify the needs and wants of the people.

Continue reading "31st MEU ground forces begin talks with local populace" »

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By Cpl. Codey Underwood | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 21, 2013

SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, Queensland, Australia --
The gust of the rotors covered the area in dust as the aircraft departed the landing zone, leaving a company of Marines behind. Rifles at the ready, the troops move forward into the seemingly endless Australian vegetation, heading northeast toward their objective.

Continue reading "“Helo” company inserts into Talisman Saber 13" »

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Video by LCpl Ashley Powell
07.20.2013

B-Roll of U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting an amphibious assault on Fresh Water Beach, Queensland, Australia, July 20, 2013 during Exercise Talisman Saber. TS13 promotes the alliance with Australia, which is one of the United States’ most important defense relationships and a central pillar for national security strategy, based on shared values and a common commitment to peace and security. Produced by A1C. Ashley Powell.

Continue reading "Talisman Saber 2013 Amphibious Assault" »

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By Sgt. Jonathan Wright | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 20, 2013

SHOALWATER BAY TRAINING AREA, Queensland, Australia -- Waves of steel vehicles swarmed the beach as helicopters thundered overhead, both units making a formidable show of force as they pushed inland. On the horizon, behind the waves of oncoming armor and weapons, the rising sun silhouetted the two ships responsible for launching the air and ground assets.

Continue reading "Company G. lands ground forces during Talisman Saber 2013" »

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By Capt. Garron Garn | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 15, 2013

CAMP ROCKY, Queensland, Australia -- More than 2,000 Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived here to participate in exercise Talisman Saber 2013, a multilateral exercise taking place in a number of locations in Australia from July 15 – Aug. 5.

Continue reading "31st MEU arrives to participate in Talisman Saber 2013" »

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By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 12, 2013

BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia -- Looking across the field at their opponents, the mismatched unit of Marines and Sailors could recognize their defeat was imminent. But that couldn’t wipe the smiles from their faces.

Continue reading "Marines and Sailors get a bruising lesson in Brisbane" »

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Yahoo!7 July 11, 10:22 am

Dozens of US sailors volunteered a rare day off to visit sick children.

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By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 10, 2013

BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia -- As the bus rolled to a stop, the Marines and Sailors filed off and surveyed the massive complex that lay before them. Their mission was clear and none would leave until they saw it through. Today, the small force would serve as a needed distraction.

Continue reading "Fighting for smiles in Brisbane" »

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By Sgt. Jonathan Wright | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 06, 2013

DARWIN, Northern Territory, Australia --
Dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed Darwin, Australia July 8, for scheduled operations in the Asia Pacific region.

Continue reading "Germantown Departs Darwin Following Bio-security, Community Outreach" »

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Story Number: NNS130704-03 Release Date: 7/4/2013 9:58:00
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl

DARWIN, Australia (NNS) -- Dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Darwin, Australia, July 4, prior to scheduled operations in the region.

Continue reading "USS Germantown Arrives in Darwin, Australia" »

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By Sam LaGrone
SPECIAL TO THE U-T
12:01 a.m. June 23, 2013

The U.S. Marines face a daunting challenge as the Corps slowly shifts focus from the well-supplied and well-connected forward operating bases in Afghanistan to the open waters of the Pacific.

Continue reading "U.S. MARINES FIND AN AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING PARTNER DOWN UNDER" »

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Jun. 11, 2013 - 06:00AM
By Gina Harkins
Staff writer

The Marine Corps’ presence in Australia will increase fivefold next year as military officials there look to the U.S. for guidance in developing their amphibious capabilities, a Marine general with oversight of operations in the Pacific said June 11

Continue reading "Marines' role in Australia to expand next year, general says" »

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Story by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco | Marine Rotational Force Darwin | Date: 04.21.2013
Date Posted:04.22.2013 02:39

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia - Approximately 200 Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, arrived aboard RAAF Base Darwin from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, as part of the second iteration of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, April 21.

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Monday, 15 April 2013 14:10
Press Release

Darwin 15 April 2013. Chief Minister Adam Giles today met with U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Bleich ahead of the arrival of the second rotation of U.S. marines to Darwin next week.

Continue reading " US Marines arrive in Darwin" »

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By staff writers
April 11, 2013

While the Territory prepares to receive up to 250 US marines, Darwin Defence families have today been farewelling loved ones at a parade for one of the last rotations of Australian soldiers to serve in Afghanistan.

Continue reading "Marines to touch down as Darwin farewells its own" »

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By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Oct 16, 2012 9:13:25 EDT

This year’s first rotational deployment of a Marine Corps infantry company to Australia proved successful, from the low-key nature of the Marines’ conduct Down Under to the improved ties with their Australian army hosts.

Continue reading "Marines pave way for larger force in Australia" »

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9/24/2012 By Cpl. Jacob D. Barber , 3rd Marine Regiment

MOUNT BUNDY TRAINING AREA, Northern Territory, Australia — Marines were positioned and camouflaged throughout a tree line. They waited patiently for their Australian partners to arrive before executing an assault at the urban operations training facility at Mount Bundy Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 5.

Continue reading " Australian Army, US Marines combine arms during urban operations " »

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 06.27.2012

ROBERTSON BARRACKS, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia – 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.

Continue reading "Marine rotational force returns to Australia" »

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SARAH CRAWFORD | April 15th, 2012

CROSS-country competitors had to weave in and out of 150 US Marines who were running in formation at the annual Darwin long-distance race.

Continue reading "Marines set the pace for annual race" »

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By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Mar 19, 2012 19:50:12 EDT

The Marine Corps will send a Hawaii-based infantry unit to Australia in April, marking the first rotation there for U.S. forces as part of a new military partnership between the longtime allies.

Continue reading "Corps’ new Australia tours to start in April" »

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Thousands could go. What you need to know.

By Dan Lamothe
Staff writer
Sep. 28, 2009

The Corps is planning to send more Marines to Japan, with an artillery battery arriving before the end of the month and entire battalions eventually expected to deploy for regular six-month tours.

Continue reading "6-month Japan tours are back" »

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