MRF-D 24.3 U.S. Marines, Sailors increase readiness with Allies, partners during Exercise...

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 participate in Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24 at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 25 to June 9, 2024. Members of MRF-D 24.3 deployed to Townsville Field Training Area, QLD, Australia to participate in Exercise Southern Jackaroo 24, a multilateral combined arms exercise held with capabilities and personnel from the Australian Army, U.S. Army and Marine Corps, Papua New Guinea Defence Force, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force to increase interoperability with Allies and partners.