An AH-1Z Viper from Marine Rotational Force – Darwin ascends after refueling in Australia by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Via Flickr: DARWIN, NT, Australia (April 23, 2021) - Two U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin ascend in an AH-1Z Viper after refueling during a forward arming refueling point exercise at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, NT, Australia, April 23, 2021. Marines with MRF-D conducted a FARP exercise to test their ability to provide fuel for tiltrotor and fixed wing aircraft in a tactical environment. The training hones the Marines' capabilities as a skilled and lethal expeditionary fighting force, capable of responding to a potential crisis or contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Micha Pierce) 210423-M-MH051-1544 ** Interested in following U.S. Indo-Pacific Command? Engage and connect with us at www.facebook.com/indopacom | twitter.com/INDOPACOM | www.instagram.com/indopacom | www.flickr.com/photos/us-pacific-command; | www.youtube.com/user/USPacificCommand | www.pacom.mil/ **