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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Pekula, from Columbus, Ohio, is one of many Marines participating in the planning of Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 2020 at Larrakeyah Barracks in Darwin, Northern Territory Australia. As a landing support specialist, Pekula ensures the accountability of millions of dollars of military equipment and that it is prepared properly for movement. Pekula has a critical task to support the unit's crisis response capability, when speed and efficiency can save lives. He said he is proud of his service.
“I joined the Marine Corps for the once in a lifetime opportunities I knew it would offer me. I also wanted the challenges that I knew the lifestyle would give me. So far, the Marine Corps has given me opportunities to see the world and to learn a lot of useful skills that will stay with me for the rest of my life,” he said.
The U.S. and Australian governments decided in late March to delay the rotation due to restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to resume the deployment comes as the government of Australia is granting an exemption to current travel restrictions to allow the 2020 MRF-D rotation to proceed, based on Australia’s record to date in managing impacts from COVID-19 as well as strict adherence by deployed U.S. Marines to the mandatory 14-day quarantine and other requirements.
| Date Taken: | 05.06.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 05.12.2020 00:08 |
| Photo ID: | 6201018 |
| VIRIN: | 200506-M-XF490-1009 |
| Resolution: | 3529x5340 |
| Size: | 3.28 MB |
| Location: | DARWIN, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AU |
| Hometown: | COLUMBUS, OHIO, US |
| Web Views: | 24 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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