RAAF Tindal action during Exercise Talisman Saber 09
RAAF Base Tindal, near Katherine in the Northern Territory, has been paying host to a large contingent of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft for Exercise Talisman Saber 09 - a major biennial training exercise aimed at improving interoperability between Australian and US forces.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2009 - 05 images)
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Parachute drop into Shoalwater Bay
One-hundred-and-fifty soldiers have parachuted into Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in a large-scale tactical drop, as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 17 images)
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Parachute drop Shoalwater Bay Training Area
One-hundred and fifty soldiers have parachuted into Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in a large scale tactical drop as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 12 images)
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RAAF Base Darwin gets a bit busy
RAAF Base Darwin is a little busy with visiting United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft, comprising F-15 Eagle fighter/bombers, KC-135 air-to-air tankers, Seahawk helicopters, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 08 images)
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Launches and Landings at RAAF Tindal
Various aircraft types of both the RAAF and the United States Air Force (USAF) have deployed to RAAF Base Tindal to participate in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 18 images)
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Combined US and Aussie Forces in Townsville for Talisman Saber 09
Elements of No. 92 Wing, 10 Squadron, 87 Squadron and Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Unit (JEWOSU) are deployed to RAAF Base Townsville, working together to take part in Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 31 images)
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How much Fuel can you hold?
Various aircraft assets come together to play their part in a joint US and Australian Military Exercise, Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Rockhampton Legacy
A Welcome Reception held at the Travelodge, Rockhampton, for the Minister for Veterans Affairs, the Hon Alan Griffin, Vice Chief of the Defence Force LTGEN David Hurley, Chief of Army LTGEN Ken Gillespie, and the Chief of Navy, VADM Russell Crane, a cheque for $6,904 was presented to the President of the Rockhampton Legacy Branch Michael Noonan. The money was raised through gold coin donations at the Rockhampton Open Day on 5 June 2009.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 06 images)
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Training Facility Puts Military Through Their Paces
Australian and United States military personnel training in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area (SWBTA) near Rockhampton, Queensland have a unique opportunity to work together in the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF) located in the SWBTA.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 14 images)
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Urban operations training
The Australian Federal Police took part in Blue Force village security operations on Exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 09 images)
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An Unforgetable Touchdown
A United States Air Force C-17 aircraft and crew touches down in the remote Northern Territory town of Bradshaw, 250km southwest of Katherine.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 09 images)
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C-17 transports Outback fire truck
USAF transports an Australian E-1 Titan Firetruck. It is the first time an E-1 was transported on a
C-17.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 04 images)
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Dog day afternoon
Australian and United States Defence Force personnel combined to enhance interoperability by conducting the biennial Exercise Talisman Saber 09 at points around northern Australia.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 05 images)
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Supplies for the outback
Working out of 3 Control and Reporting Unit Detachment RAAF Tindal are Logistics personnel involved with the equipment and supply for the No. 41 Wing Tactical Air Defence Radar System (TADRS) deployed to Timber Creek during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 02 images)
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Surveillance in the outback
Personnel from No. 41 Wing are in Timber Creek, 250km southwest of Katherine, in the Northern Territory, with the Tactical Air Defence Radar System (TADRS) to monitor participating aircraft in Exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 06 images)
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Aero Medical Evacuation officers
Aero Medical Evacuation Liason Officers (AELO) Major Rashon Gilbert-Steele and Technical Sergeant Gwendolyn Gaines are both from 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 03 images)
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HMAS Darwin on Talisman Saber 09
HMAS Darwin's Ship's Company goes into Action Stations for a major Damage Counter Exercise as Torpedo Counter Measures are undertaken as part of an anti-submarine warfare exercise for Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 10 images)
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5th Aviation Regiment Chinook at TS09
Australian Army Aviation CH-47 Chinook Pilot, Captain (CAPT) Scott Matthey, from the Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment. Capt Matthey focuses on pre-flight start up procedures as he prepares his aircraft for flight out of Williamson Airfield in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 09 images)
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TS09 Air Traffic Controllers
Talisman Saber 2009 involved hundreds of aircraft movements taking place around the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during the exercise.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 03 images)
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5th Aviation Regiment at Talisman Saber 09
Down low and Dirty. Helicopters from B and C Squadrons, of the Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment - extract infantry from field exercises.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Samuel Hill, Shoalwater Bay
Australian and American service personnel capped off a successful Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 with a sports afternoon at Samuel Hill in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 14 images)
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Defence Chiefs visit Camp Growl at TS09
Australia’s Vice Chief of the Defence Force LTGEN David Hurley, the Chief of Army LTGEN Ken Gillespie, the Chief of Navy VADM Russell Crane, took the opportunity to see the range of new joint capabilities incorporated during Ex TS09, including the projection of military power through amphibious naval operations aboard a Landing Helicopter Dock, and the latest technological advances in urban warfare simulation, in addition to the warm rapport between Australian and U.S. service personnel.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 06 images)
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US Air Force Hercules at Talisman Saber 09
A detachment of three C-130’s from 71st Rescue Squadron have been deployed to RAAF Base Richmond for the duration of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Snapping Good Time
More than a dozen USAF personnel accompanied by two RAAF members went to Crocodylus Park in Darwin for an up-close and personal encounter with some of Australia’s amazing wildlife.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Imagery from US Combat Camera Team
Mustin is participating in Talisman Saber 2009, a joint exercise between U.S. and the Australian Defense Force that includes participation from more than 20,000 U.S. and 10,000 Australian personnel.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 40 images)
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HMA Ships Kanimbla and Manoora
The amphibious phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09 saw HMAS KANIMBLA off Freshwater Bay training area in North Queensland.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 11 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla and USS Essex
HMAS KANIMBLA's Sea King helicopter, Shark 10, plays a key role in the transportation of personnel and stores during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 18 images)
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Urban operations training
Australian and United States military personnel training in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area (SWBTA) near Rockhampton, Queensland have a unique opportunity to work together in the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF) located in the SWBTA.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 12 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla Amphibious Operations
Charlie Company of 3 Royal Australian Regiment, head ashore to Freshwater Bay in support of the next phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 10 images)
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AP-3C Orions deployed to TS09
92 Tactical Intelligence Flight Geospatial Imagery Analysts (GIA), sent to Darwin on Exercise Talisman Saber 09.(L-R) Flight Lieutenant Travis Marshall (INT), Aircraftman Nicholas Wijgers (GIA) and Aircraftman Robert Cain (GIA) prepare a pre-mission target pack for use by the AP -3C Orion crew.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Air Base Command Post in the centre of action
(L-R) Flight Sergeant Davena Irish, Operations Officer, Corporal Maree McLachlan, Visits Co-ordinator and Leading Aircraftman Stephen Collison make up part of the hard working team based at the Air Base Command Post during Exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Urban Operations Training Facility
Australian Army soldiers have strengthened their capacity for interoperation with Australian Federal Police through training activities conducted as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 15 images)
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HMAS Darwin during Talisman Saber 09
HMAS Darwin Participated in Talisman Saber 09 as a part of the Australian and US joint task force.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 09 images)
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Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Vice Chief of Defence Force and Chief of Navy visit TS09
Camp Rocky, Rockhampton, Australia – Key leaders from the Australian Defence Force witnessed the future of joint Australian and U.S. military capability during a visit to Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 (Ex TS09)
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Move out! Blue Force
Move out! Blue Force battle group made up of both US Marines and Australian soldiers makes their way deeper into enemy territory.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Aircraft Launches from RAAF Base Darwin
Various aircraft types of both the RAAF and USAF have been deployed to RAAF Base Darwin to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 07 images)
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3SQN Technicians hard at work during TS09
3SQN deployed from RAAF Base Williamtown to the Northern Territory along with 10 F/A-18 Hornets to take part in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 02 images)
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The way is closed…
The way is closed… Control of vehicle access to areas of operation, are controlled by forces at either end of the road going through the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF).
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Shots fired!
Shots fired! Blue Force makes their way deeper into hostile areas.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Marines on the march
Marines on the march. US Marines from 31 Marine Expeditionary Unit (31MEU) – part of Blue Force, make their way along the East West road towards Sam Hill.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 04 images)
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3 Squadron at Talisman Saber 09
3 Squadron deployed from the home base at Williamtown NSW to RAAF Darwin for the combined biannual exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 05 images)
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You're in good hands with No. 3 Expeditionary Health Squadron Detachment
Medical staff from Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan are working together with Medical personnel from No.3 Expeditionary Health Squadron Detachment, RAAF Darwin during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 02 images)
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Lets go fly, Talisman Saber 09
Varous aircraft assets come together to test their skills and play their part in joint US, Australian Exercise Talisman Saber 09 (TS-09).
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 15 images)
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Aussie jets get a 'top up' from a USAF KC-135
FA-18's from No's 3 Squadron and 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Williamtown, and No.75 SQN from RAAF Tindal, joined a United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker mid mission for an air to air refuel during Exercise Talisman Saber 09, RAAF Darwin.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 07 images)
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RAAF Vs USAF in a game of Gridiron
Members from various units of the RAAF and United States Air Force (USAF) based at RAAF Darwin for Exercise Talisman Saber 09 played in a friendly game of Gridiron organised by Corporal Damon Currie of 321ECSS.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Nightime Launches
The F/A-18s are part of a 75SQN detachment from RAAF Base Williamtown participating in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 03 images)
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Joint Forces Revitalise Chapel
Saint Christopher's Chapel in Nerimbera near Rockhampton, Queensland is an open air Chapel built by American Personnel based in the Rockhampton area during World War Two.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 04 images)
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A 'top-up' at 24000ft
The KC-135 team from 909th Air Refuelling Squadron Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, based in Japan, are preforming multiple air to air refuelling missions a day, topping up FA-18's, FA-15's, F-111's and C-17's from RAAF Darwin during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 09 images)
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NSW Soldiers catch a ride to Talisman Saber 09
More than 150 Army Reservists from the NSW-based 5th Brigade recently deployed to Queensland to participate in Exercise Talisman Saber 09 alongside several thousand other Australian Defence Force and US military personnel.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 05 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla recovering amphibious vehicles
Navy personnel and members of HMAS Kanimbla’s ship’s Army department use the ship’s crane to bring an amphibious LARC onboard, after sea conditions made it difficult to employ the usual method of loading through the stern door.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 08 images)
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HMAS Darwin in Talisman Saber 09
Royal Australian Navy Adelaide-class guided missile frigate HMAS Darwin is taking part in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 15 images)
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HMA Ships Manoora and Kanimbla deliver at TS09
HMAS KANIMBLA participates in the Assault phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09, Freshwater Bay, Queensland.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 09 images)
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Minister for Defence arives at Exercise Talisman Saber 09
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, took a first hand look at Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 (TS09), conducted in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area on the 18th July 2009.
(Date uploaded: 18 July 2009 - 05 images)
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All Systems Go, As Camp Growl Gears Up for Talisman Saber 2009"
Both United States and Australian forces work together at Camp Growl in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area.
(Date uploaded: 18 July 2009 - 24 images)
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Blue Vs Red
Contact! Wait out! Soldiers from Charlie Company (C Coy) of the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), insert via United States Marine Corps helicopters and Australian Black Hawks into the Sam Hill Airfield.
(Date uploaded: 18 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Air Insertion
Contact! Wait out! Soldiers from Charlie Company (C Coy) of the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), insert via United States Marine Corps helicopters and Australian Black Hawks into the Sam Hill Airfield.
(Date uploaded: 18 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Supercarrier George Washington catapults into TS09
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Commander Northern Command, Commodore David Gwyther, this week saw first hand the capability of the US Navy when he inspected aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
(Date uploaded: 17 July 2009 - 19 images)
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USS Essex air and sea operations
USS Essex was the capital ship supporting a simulated amphibious landing during exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 17 July 2009 - 14 images)
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United States Marines clear the way
Part of the Blue Force - United States Marines make their way inland after completing an amphibious assault on Freshwater Beach, in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 17 images)
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Top End sunset at Exercise Talisman Saber 09
A 'Top End' sunset at RAAF Base Darwin casts an impressive light show on United States Air Force F-15 Eagles from the US the 67th Fighter Squadron Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, US Navy and F/A-18F Super Hornets from USS George Washington, as they take off for a night-time mission during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 09 images)
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Eagle Vision watches out over Talisman Saber 09
Eagle Vision 5 provides unclassified commercial satellite imagery in support of the Talisman Saber 09 exercise.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 06 images)
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USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is participating in force integrated training in preparation for Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 28 images)
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Talisman Saber 09
Marines from Marine Expeditionary Unit 31 attached to USS Essex, USS Tortuga, and USS Denver land on Freshwater Bay Beach in Queensland.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Kanimbla begins central role in Talisman Saber 09
With more than five hundred service personnel embarked from Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as United States Marines, HMAS Kanimbla has arrived off Cowley Beach in Queensland ready to begin her central role in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 08 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla at work
With more than five hundred service personnel embarked from Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as United States Marines, HMAS Kanimbla has arrived off Cowley Beach in Queensland ready to begin her central role in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 07 images)
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AQIS on board for Talisman Saber 09
With more than five hundred service personnel embarked from Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as United States Marines, HMAS Kanimbla has arrived off Cowley Beach in Queensland ready to begin her central role in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 02 images)
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Air defence aboard HMAS Darwin
HMAS Darwin conducts an Air Defence Exercise with USS McCampbell for Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Brekky served up at Darwin for Talisman Saber 09
The Airmens' and Sergeants' Messes at RAAF Base Darwin will be serving up gallons of milk, juice and coffee, along with an orchid of fruit and crates of eggs, bacon and toast, to fuel the Australian and American personnel responsible for keeping aircraft in the air at Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 06 images)
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Airfield Defence Guards on watch at RAAF Base Tindal
An increased operational tempo at RAAF Base Tindal in the lead up to Exercise Talisman Saber 09 has provided an opportunity for the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron to deploy and provide a secure operating environment for the base.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 15 images)
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Talisman Sailors
HMAS Darwin conducts a Replenishment At Sea with USNS Amelia Earhart.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Battle plans are drawn for the start Exercise Talisman Saber 2009
Major General (MAJGEN) William H Wade, Adjutant General for the Californian National Guard, inspects his troops in the field.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2009 - 09 images)
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Exercise Talisman Saber 2009
Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 (TS09) is a biennial combined training activity, designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and inter-operability.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2009 - 23 images)
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Action mounts up during the start to Exercise Talisman Saber 09
Exercise Talisman Saber is a United States led, Australian supported, training activity that is focused on the planning and conduct of 'high end' war-fighting involving a Combined Task Force.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2009 - 31 images)
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RAAF Base Darwin ready to roll into Talisman Saber 09
No. 44 Wing Detachment Darwin provides Air Traffic Control services to Australia's 'top end', and is in full motion as flying tempo has increased rapidly with the arrival of numerous aircraft participating in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Kanimbla Begins Central Role In Talisman Saber 09
HMAS Kanimbla will play a central role in TS09 by transporting soldiers and equipment from 3 Royal Australian Regiment, Holsworthy, who will be taking part in the amphibious operations.
(Date uploaded: 10 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Rockhampton Opens Its Doors to Visiting Soldiers
Australian and United States personnel took time out from Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 preparations, to say G'day and Howdy to the people of Rockhampton with an open day on the 5 July 2009.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2009 - 06 images)
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"FOOTY" American Style
Soldiers from Australia and the United States shared a friendly game of Gridiron (American Football) during the 4 of July celebrations at Rockhampton whilst on Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2009 - 02 images)
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