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US Marines roam far and wide from temporary Darwin base

This year's Marine Rotation Force-Darwin is the first in its 15-year history to be certified as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

By Gordon Arthur

6 weeks ago

Could thousands more US Marines be stationed in Australia?

An Australian think tank report argues that putting more Marines in the Land Down Under is both urgent and doable.

2 years ago

Australia-based Marines ready for crisis response, regional tensions

Marines have established a yearly presence in Australia’s Northern Territory. The rotation commander spoke to Military Times about this year's mission.

By Gordon Arthur

2 years ago

Marine rotational force units expand Corps’ Pacific footprint

Two Pacific-focused rotations cover more ground, and ocean, for the sea service.

3 years ago

Corporal killed in Australia Osprey crash loved being a Marine

Cpl. Spencer Collart became a Marine with a sometimes-tough exterior, but he never lost his goofy side, his family said.

By Irene Loewenson

3 years ago

Bodies of 3 Marines killed in Osprey crash in Australia retrieved

The Marine V-22B Osprey with 23 Marines on board crashed Sunday during a training exercise in Australia.

3 years ago