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MRF-D, ADF complete Exercise Koolendong September 10, 2020 — U.S. Marines from Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and Australian Army soldiers and have completed a live-fire, high-end warfighting exercise in the Northern Territory. Conducted at the Mount Bundey Training Area from 1 to 11 September, Exercise Koolendong enhanced our ability to mutually support one another in a combined arms environment and improved the ability of the combined force to rapidly respond to crises and assist allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. MRF-D Commanding Officer, Col. David Banning stated Koolendong was designed to build proficiency and interoperability among the Marines and ADF to better respond to a variety of security challenges and crises in the region... MORE

Marine Corps Recruiting Command Transitions to Digital, Telephonic Prospecting April 2, 2020 — Amid the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command is taking steps to protect its recruiters, its applicants, their families and the communities where they live and serve by dramatically limiting face-to-face interactions with the public. Effective immediately, MCRC will temporarily transition to prospecting entirely via digital and telephonic means, and Marine Recruiters will no longer meet with new applicants in person... MORE