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Commander, USINDOPACOM, Cements the Importance of U.S-Australian Alliance

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. John C. Aquilino and Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Joe 'Vinny' Iervasi meet with the crew of a U.S. B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber on Amberley Air Force Base. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. Its low-observable, or "stealth," characteristics give it the unique ability to penetrate an enemy's most sophisticated defenses and threaten its most valued, and heavily defended, targets. Aquilino is visiting Australia during a multi-country trip to meet with regional leaders to strengthen U.S. relationships and reaffirm the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Commander, USINDOPACOM, Cements the Importance of U.S-Australian Alliance

U.S. Navy Admiral John Aquilino, commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command interacts with Australian Soldiers with 1st Brigade, Forces Command, during a welcome to country ceremony and capabilities brief at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, March 23, 2022. Admiral Aquilino served as the guest of honor at the ceremony where he addressed Marines from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 22 and Australian Defence Force personnel on the strength and importance of the U.S. - Australian alliance.

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Meet MRF-D 22: the Command Element

From left, Australian Army Brigadier Nick Foxall, brigade commander, 1st Brigade, Forces Command, and U.S. Navy Admiral John Aquilino, commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, shake hands during a welcome to country ceremony and capabilities brief, Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, March 23, 2022. Admiral Aquilino served as the guest of honor at the ceremony where he addressed Marines from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 22 and Australian Defence Force personnel on the strength and importance of the U.S. - Australian alliance.

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MRF-D 22 Arrives in Darwin

U.S. Marines with the Command Element, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) 22 offload a Boeing 777 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, NT, Australia, March 12, 2022. MRF-D 22 is a six month rotation where U.S. Marines, the Australian Defence Force, and other allied and partner nations enhance their interoperability and readiness posture in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Readout: Australia, Japan, U.S. Trilateral Engagement

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, welcomes Royal Australia Navy Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Michael Noonan, left, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Adm. Hiroshi Yamamato during a trilateral engagement. The leaders reaffirmed the increasing interoperability and strong bonds between their navies and underscored the importance of alliances and partnership for an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

In this file photo, U.S. Marines with Lima company, 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct Range 400 during their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 24, 2022. Range 400 employs realistic live fire training that produces combat-ready forces in preparation for Marine Rotational Force-Darwin.

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Meet MRF-D 22: the Air Combat Element

In this file photo, U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, perform pre-flight checks at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Nov. 19, 2021. VMM-268 conducted flight operations at night to maintain readiness and skills in the night time environment.

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Exercise Loobye HIRAIN

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dantrel Gandy, a Low Altitude Air Defense gunner with Alpha Battery, 2nd LAAD Platoon, Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron – 363 (Reinforced), with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, observes a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launch during Exercise Loobye at Bradshaw Field Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 12, 2021. The HIMARS launched as part of the final act of Exercise Loobye to demonstrate MRF-D’s ability to conduct HIMARS Rapid Infiltration. Exercises like Loobye demonstrate MRF-D’s ability to conduct operations as a joint force with the ADF, execute expeditionary operations, like HIRAIN, and exemplify their mutual dedication to being postured and ready to respond to a crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lydia Gordon)

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HIMARS unload from a C-17 to conduct HIRAIN during Exercise Loobye

U.S. Marines with High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems platoon, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin prepare to debark a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft after an expeditionary landing during Exercise Loobye at Bradshaw Field Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 12, 2021. HIMARS were loaded onto the C-17 at RAAF Darwin and flown to BFTA as part of a HIMARS rapid infiltration demonstration during a bilateral exercise with MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force. Exercises like Loobye demonstrate MRF-D’s ability to conduct operations as a joint force with the ADF, execute expeditionary operations, like HIRAIN, and exemplify their mutual dedication to being postured and ready to respond to a crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region.

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US Army Launches Patriot Missiles During Talisman Saber 21

Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, fire the MIM-104 Patriot to destroy a drone target Jul. 16, 2021, at Camp Growl in Queensland, Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. This is the first time the MIM-104 Patriot has been fired on Australian soil. Army forces operating in the Indo-Pacific bring a unique blend of key multi-domain capabilities that enable the Joint Force.

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Show of strength for Talisman Sabre

Australian Army soldiers, of 2nd Batallion, the Royal Australian Regiment, approach Langham Beach, Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2019.

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U.S., Allied Forces conduct Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2021 off Coast of Australia

Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Takanami-class destroyer JS Makinami (DD 112) conducts a VLRIM-7M live-fire missile exercise during exercise Pacific Vanguard 2021. Pacific Vanguard, an exercise involving U.S., Australian, Republic of Korea navies and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, is designed to strengthen maritime operations in the multilateral environment.

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U.S., Australian, Japanese militaries complete Exercise Southern Jackaroo

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Johnson, a gunner with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, center; Sgt. 1st Class Akito Yagi, a sniper with 50th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, left; and Australian Army Pvt. Lochlan Bryden, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, assume a tactical position during the closing ceremony of exercise Southern Jackaroo at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, June 24, 2021. U.S. Marines, Australian Army soldiers and JGSDF soldiers commemorated the completion of exercise Southern Jackaroo with a closing ceremony. Defense ties between the United States, allies and partner nations are critical to regional security, cooperation and integration of our combined capabilities.

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U.S. Marines in Australia complete embassy reinforcement and noncombatant evacuation operations exercise

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin walk away from an MV-22B Osprey during Exercise Darrandarra at Nhulunbuy, NT, Australia, June 14, 2021. MV-22Bs flew from Darwin to Nhulunbuy to deliver troops and equipment to support the exercise. Darrandarra, meaning “together,” demonstrates the Marine Corps’ ability to operate with the Australian Defence Force and reinforce embassies in response to crises and contingencies in the Indo-Pacific region.

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ANZAC Day Message from Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Australian Army service members with 1st Combat Service Support Battalion perform a salute during Anzac Day’s ceremonial dawn service at Robertson Barracks, Palmerston, NT, Australia, April 25, 2021. Anzac Day originally commemorated the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps forces from World War I, but it now also recognizes the men and women who have served in the Australian and New Zealand armed services in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. U.S. Marine Corps community engagements in the Northern Territory and throughout the country add depth to our relationship with Australia and highlight the shared values between our nations.

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U.S., Japan, Australia conduct trilateral naval exercises in South China Sea

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), rear, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Kirisame (DD 104), middle, and Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) sail together in the South China Sea during multinational exercises. These exercises marked the fifth time of 2020 that Australia, Japan, and the U.S. have conducted operations together in the 7th Fleet area of operations.

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U.S. Marines Complete Their Ninth Rotation in Australia

In this file photo, Marine Rotational Force Darwin. 3rd MLG provides III Marine Expeditionary force comprehensive logistics and combat service support for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

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MRF-D, ADF complete Exercise Koolendong

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Thomas Broadwater, assistant operations officer with Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, and Australian Defence Force Army Capt. Nic Alexandrou, discuss the scheme and manuever for 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment fire and attacks, as well as procedures at each others' respective combat operations centers during Exercise Koolendong at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 6, 2020. Koolendong will exercise the Marine Corps' and Australian Defence Force's ability to conduct a range of crisis response and contingency operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Increasing interoperability: B-2s, B-1s join US Marine Corps, Australian Defence Forces in combined exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Hovies with Command Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Australian Army Sgt. Aaron Costas direct the flight path of a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Bomber at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 24, 2020. Hovies is a native of Lebanon, Tenn. and Costas is a native of Imbil, Queensland. Within the training scenario, a combined team of U.S. Marines and Australian Defence Forces provided target information to U.S. Air Force bombers conducting deep strikes on notional targets.

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Australia, Japan, Join U.S. for Trilateral Naval Exercise

The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and units from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JSMDF) and Australian Defense Force (ADF) participate in trilateral exercises supporting shared goals of peace and stability, while enhancing regional security and the right of all nations to trade, communicate, and choose their destiny in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed strike group and one of America's most visible symbols of resolve.

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