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11 July 2007
Images from Exercise Talisman Saber
Cameron Watt fom Townsville's Billabong Sanctuary brought along three animals to RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talsiman Saber 2007. Bruce the crocodile, Caleb the snake, and Magic the possum entertained both American and Australian personnel.
Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.
Australia's strategic alliance with the US is a national asset, resulting in major strategic, political and economic benefits, as well as Australia's defence and intelligence capabilities, including in relation to terrorism, of which exercises such as TS07 is a critical part.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducts a diverse range of military operations to support national interests. These include joint operations with the Navy, Army, Airforce and Special Forces; combined operations with allies and coalition partners; and engagement with armed forces of regional countries. Activities vary from daily activities to larger biennial operations. All exercises are an important component of maintaining operational readiness and capability, including joint combined exercises, comprising all ADF services and foreign armed services.
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Cameron Watt fom Townsville Billabong Sanctuary brought along three animals to RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talsiman Saber 2007. Bruce the crocodile, Caleb the snake, and Magic the possum entertained both American and Australian personnel.
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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Flying Officer Skye Smith holds Caleb the snake during the Billabong Sanctuary visit to RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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Lance Corporal Jones has Caleb the snake wrapped around him during the Billabong Sanctuary visit at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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Airman First Class Esteban Contreras from the United States Air Force gets friendly with Caleb the snake.
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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Corporal Rebecca Phoenix holds Bruce the crocodile during a visit from the Billabong Sanctuary to RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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Lance Corporal Sweeny receives a friendly lick from Magic the Possum when Townsville Billabong Sanctuary visited RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talsiman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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Magic the Possum checks out Lance Corporal Sweeny when Townsville Billabong Sanctuary visited RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talsiman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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Flying Officer Skye Smith has her hands out ready to catch Bruce the crocodile emerging from the pipe when Townsville Billabong Sanctuary visited RAAF Base Townsville during Exrecise Talsiman Saber 2007.
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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Lance Corporal Ravenscroft has a play with Caleb the snake when animals from the Billabong Sanctuary visited RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007
(Date taken: 20 June 2007)
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