MRF-D 24.3: Weapons Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.) fires M4 carbines aboard HMAS Adelaide [Image 6 of 25]

ARAFURA SEA

06.05.2024

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole  

Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Sipin, center, a mortar section leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, observes Lance Cpl. Brant Hutchens, left, and Cpl. William PerezManzano, both mortarman also with Weapons Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Marines (Rein.), fire M4 carbines as part of a Combat Marksmanship Program live-fire deck shoot aboard the HMAS Adelaide (L01) during the Wet and Dry Exercise Rehearsal, in the Arafura Sea, June 5, 2024. Marines and Sailors embarked on HMAS Adelaide (L01) alongside their Australian Allies to participate in WADER, 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. Sipin is a native of Colorado. Hutchens is a native of Alabama. PerezManzano is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

• Date Taken: 06.05.2024
• Date Posted: 06.07.2024 03:37
• Photo ID: 8456857
• VIRIN: 240605-M-QM580-1116
• Resolution: 5718x3812
• Size: 10.81 MB
• Location: ARAFURA SEA