United States Army technical engineer Staff Sergeant Amelia Ramirez in the Townsville Field Training Area. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
26 Jul 2021
Army
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Keeping watch on Talisman Sabre environment

United States Army Staff Sergeant Amelia Ramirez is providing vital environmental support on Exercise Talisman Sabre.

People & service
Leading Aircraftman Matthew Pearson, Airfield Defence Guard from No. 1 Security Force, on the flight line at RAAF Base Townsville, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: LACW Emma Schwenke
25 Jul 2021
Army
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Townsville local on guard during Talisman Sabre 21

Townsville local Leading Aircraftman Matthew Pearson is happy to be exercising so close to home during TS21.

People & service
Australian Army soldiers from Battlegroup Eagle conduct a clearance of an enemy camp, at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
25 Jul 2021
Army
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Specialty skills combine during Talisman Sabre 21

3 Bde soldiers combine their specialty skills to neutralise the threat during Talisman Sabre 21.

Exercises & training
Australian Army Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and New Zealand Army personnel confirm target coordinates while conducting training serials at the Townsville Field Training Area in QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: LACW Emma Schwenke
24 Jul 2021
Army, Air Force
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Calling for bombs via comms

Australian, New Zealand and US Joint Terminal Attack Controllers coordinate explosive effects on TS21.

Capability & technology
Australian Army soldier Private Luke Armstrong from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, provides window security during a role playing scenario held at Bowen in Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
24 Jul 2021
Army
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War games begin in Bowen

Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 will employ new tactics to add realism and complexity to the final phase.

Exercises & training
Private Zaniel Noriel, of the 10th Force Support Battalion, at the Camp Growl kitchen during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
23 Jul 2021
Army
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Cooking up a storm on Talisman Sabre

Chef Private Zaniel Noriel is helping to provide meals for up to 600 troops during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

People & service
Lance Bombardier Marc Millet, of the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, prepares the M777 Howitzer ammunition during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Corporal Jarrod McAneney
23 Jul 2021
Army
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A booming career in the Army

Inspired by his Army reservist dad, Lance Bombardier Marc Millett joined the Army soon after high school.

People & service
Legal Officer Captain Geoff Rossiter, of 4 Brigade, will run in the 2021 Melbourne Marathon. Photo: Private Michael Currie
23 Jul 2021
Army
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40km on 40th to help fight cancer

Captain Geoff Rossiter will be running 40km on his 40th birthday to raise $4000 in the 2021 Melbourne Marathon.

People & service
Gunner Nathan Wood, of the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, observes a target during the RBS 70 man-portable air defence missile system training serial at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
22 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Striking in a new way

The ADF's newest warfighting concept, multi-domain strike, is on show at Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
An Army soldier and Army Reserve soldier conduct urban close-combat clearances during an integration activity at Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
22 Jul 2021
Army
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Reserves integrate with ease at Talisman Sabre

Army reservists put their skills to the test in a combat environment during Exercise Talisman Sabre. 

Exercises & training
Australian Army Gunner Jesse Lane from the 4th Regt, RAA, with the 155mm M777 Howitzer ammunition at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, QLD, during TS21. Photo: Corporal Jarrod McAneney
21 Jul 2021
Army
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From bricks to bombs for Townsville local

Townsville local Gunner Jesse Lane used to move bricks; he now moves bombs.

People & service
Lance Bombardier Matt Freegard, left, Royal Artillery Gunner Sam Rees and United States Marine Corps Captain Kurt James designate targets during an air strike on Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
21 Jul 2021
Army
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Allies work together to deliver barrage

Allied forward observers and joint terminal attack controllers coordinated the delivery of air and naval munitions.

Exercises & training