Caribou Flight to High Range

Flying Officer Chris Jaensch describes a training flight from RAAF Base Townsville to the short dirt airstrip at the High Range Training Ground during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

Townsville Air Traffic Control

Pilot Officer Martin Ferguson talks about Air Traffic Control at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

Military Working Dogs

Corporal Adam Need talks about the role Military Working Dogs play at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

Townsville Air Traffic Control

Corporal Rhys Mitchell, an Aviation Technician from 77 Squadron describes his role with the F/A-18 Hornets at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

USS Kitty Hawk

USS Kitty Hawk arrives in Sydney Harbour

Australian Troops Advance into Training Area

Australian troops and vehicles from 3 rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment move through the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in an advance to assault a target during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

US Troops Advance into Training Area

US troops and vehicles move through the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in an advance to assault a target during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

Australian Soldiers on USS Juneau

Australian troops loading ammunition into their magazines and webbing on board USS Juneau prior to embarking on amphibious vehicles for a dawn beach landing in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

Abrams Tank Track Refit

Sergeant Josiah Narog from the USMC Reserve 4 th Tank Battalion in Washington State , worked for hours to refit a track to their Abrams tank during a self recovery operation on the road from Freshwater Beach to Samuels Hill in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.

USS Juneau Flight Deck Operations

USS Juneau Flight Deck Operations showing a CH-53 Sea stallion landing on the flight deck at the rear of the ship and resupplying the ship followed by a pair of AH-1W Cobra's landing and conducting a 'hot refuel' (meaning while the engines and rotors are still turning), taking on fuel and departing the ship.

Night Beach Landing from HMAS Manoora

The Royal Australian Navy's amphibious ship HMAS Manoora remains off the Central Queensland coast playing a pivotal role in Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

Officer of the Watch on HMAS Manoora

Sub Lieutenant Simone Hoogland, an Officer of the Watch on HMAS Manoora describes what her role is on the ship's bridge and it's importance to Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

HMAS Manoora Operations

Commander Charles McHartie, Captain of HMAS Manoora explains the value of participating in exercise Talisman Saber 07, what his ship 'brings' to the exercise and why amphibious capabilities are so important for the RAN.

Beach Landing

More than a hundred soldiers from the Townsville-based 2 nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) got their first chance in nearly a week to 'step ashore' during a landing onto a beach in Shoalwater Bay . The troops onboard amphibious light armoured vehicles then moved through the Shoalwater training area in an advance to assault a target.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay MP visits the 1st Health Support Battalion

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Peter Lindsay MP visited the 1st Health Support Battalion (1HSB) that has set up operations in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. The Australian Defence Force has announced a new initiative to recruit health care professionals into the Reserves. The initiative will provide access to the skills of civilian Professionals and provide growth in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.

Transportable Air Surveillance Radar

Flying Officer Paul Scott talks about the deployment of the Transportable Air Surveillance Radar that controls airspace around the Shoalwater Bay Training Area for military and civilian aircraft during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

Oshkosh Trucks from US Marine Corps

Corporal Bryan Flanagan of the US Marine Corps, Wing Support Squadron, shows off the Oshkosh as it prepares for a road convoy.

Stryker Armoured Vehicle

Sergeant Kristopher Alexander from the US Army describes the Stryker Armoured Vehicle currently awaiting deployment from Rockhampton showgrounds.

Boeing 707 refueller

Flying Officer Allister Berryman, B707 pilot from 33 Squadron explains the refueling of F/A-18 Hornets during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

RAAF base townsville

Wing Commander Michael Gray, Deputy Commander Air Force Task Unit, describes the activities at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

Sergeant Fitzsimmons 'Seed and Weed'

Sergeant Fitzsimmons from 8 th Signal Regiment explains why they perform the 'Weed and Seed' process on all military vehicles.

The vehicles are cleaned inside and out with high pressure hoses, vacuums and even tweezers as soldiers examine each vehicle carefully making sure no spot is left untouched.

Major Steve Cosby on training

Major Steve Cosby, Officer in Charge of the US Marines staging through and working from the Weston Street Depot in Rockhampton. He appreciates training with forces from friendly countries like Australia because he believes it helps improve the skills of troops from both countries.