U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Garett Kirkby, center, the senior enlisted leader of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, talks with Royal Australian Navy CWO Dion Blair, center, the command warrant officer of HMAS Adelaide (L01), and Australian Army WO1 Craig Batty, the command warrant officer landing force of the Amphibious Assault Force, aboard the HMAS Adelaide (L01) at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia, June 2, 2024. Marines and Sailors embarked on HMAS Adelaide (L01) alongside their Australian Allies to participate in the Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal, transiting from Darwin to Townsville from June 2-20, 2024. During WADER, elements from the MRF-D Marine Air-Ground Task Force will conduct MV-22B Osprey deck landing qualifications, a live-fire deck shoot, medical subject matter expert exchanges, enhance amphibious fires, command and control, and initiate a ship-to-shore movement in order to set conditions for future operational tasking. Kirkby is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)
Date Taken: | 06.02.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.04.2024 06:09 |
Photo ID: | 8448363 |
VIRIN: | 240602-M-QM580-1155 |
Resolution: | 8248x5499 |
Size: | 22.46 MB |
Location: | DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AU |
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