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SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 21, 2007) - Marines keep watch for "non-friendly forces" as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2007. This biennial exercise, designed to enhance the combat readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Australian military forces, is conducted in Australia and focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. It is the largest joint/combined training exercise in the region consisting of more than 20,000 U.S. and 7,500 Australian personnel conducting land, sea and air operations. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane (RELEASED)

SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 21, 2007) - A Marine keeps watch for "non-friendly forces" as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2007. This biennial exercise, designed to enhance the combat readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Australian military forces, is conducted in Australia and focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. It is the largest joint/combined training exercise in the region consisting of more than 20,000 U.S. and 7,500 Australian personnel conducting land, sea and air operations. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane (RELEASED)

CORAL SEA (June 20, 2007) - Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Jose J. Camacho, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling Airman Johnathan W. Rush release the chalks off of an AH-1 Cobra during deck landing qualifications aboard amphibious transport dock USS Juneau (LPD 10). Juneau is participating in Exercise Talisman Saber 07 (TS07), a U.S. and Australian lead Joint Task Force operation to prepare our militaries for crisis action planning and execution of contingency operations. TS07 is designed to maintain a high level of interoperability between U.S. and Australian forces demonstrating the U.S. and Australian commitment to our military alliance and regional security. Juneau is homeported in Sasebo, Japan. Juneau is homeported in Sasebo, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Gomez (RELEASED)

CORAL SEA (June 20, 2007) - Sailors practice baton striking skills using a "red man" training gear, aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Twelve Kitty Hawk Sailors are undergoing a three-week training course to become members of the ship's force protection team. Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2007 in the Coral Sea near the coast of Australia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED)

CORAL SEA (June 20, 2007) - Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1651 transits 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) personnel to amphibious transport dock USS Juneau (LPD 10) during the recovery of the LCU. Juneau is participating in Exercise Talisman Saber 07 (TS07), a U.S. and Australian lead Joint Task Force operation to prepare our militaries for crisis action planning and execution of contingency operations. TS07 is designed to maintain a high level of interoperability between U.S. and Australian forces demonstrating the U.S. and Australian commitment to our military alliance and regional security. Juneau is homeported in Sasebo, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Gomez (RELEASED)

SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 20, 2007) - Australian army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, kick off exercise Talisman Saber 2007 (TS07) as they descend upon Kapyong airfield inside the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area. TS07, designed to enhance the combat readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Australian military forces, is conducted in Australia and focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. This biennial event is the largest-ever joint/combined training exercise in the region consisting of more than 20,000 U.S. and 7,500 Australian personnel conducting land, sea and air evolutions. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark A. Rankin (RELEASED)

CORAL SEA (June 20, 2007) - Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Francis Falguera practices knee-kicking techniques on a target shield held by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Charles Gibbs aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Twelve Kitty Hawk Sailors are undergoing a three-week training course to become members of the ship's force protection team. The USS Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2007 in the Coral Sea near the coast of Australia. Kitty Hawk left Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, May 23 on its summer deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED)

SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 20, 2007) - Medics assigned to the Australian Defense Force, 1st Health Support Battalion, simulate treatment for a gunshot wound at the field hospital in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area Training Area, during exercise Talisman Saber 2007 (TS07). TS07 is a biennial field training exercise held between U.S. and Australian forces to demonstrates the U.S. and Australian commitment to our military alliance and to regional security while maintaining a high level of interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl (RELEASED)

SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 20, 2007) - Soldiers assigned to the Australian Defense Force, 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, maneuver from Sabina Point at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, following an amphibious beach landing exercise during exercise Talisman Saber 2007 (TS07). TS07 is a biennial field training exercise held between U.S. and Australian forces to demonstrates the U.S. and Australian commitment to our military alliance and to regional security while maintaining a high level of interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2007) - Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) load retrograde onto pallets during a night time connected replenishment with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). Stethem is operating with the Kitty Hawk Strike Group participating in Talisman Saber 07, an exercise designed to maintain a high level of interoperability between U.S. and Australian forces and demonstrate the U.S. and Australian commitment to our military alliance and regional security. Stethem is part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Danny Ewing Jr. (RELEASED)

SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 19, 2007) - Cpl. Eugene Sampson, assigned to the Australian Defense Force, 176th Air Dispatch Squadron, radios to their command and control center using a satellite phone prior to an air insertion exercise for 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, during exercise Talisman Saber 2007 (TS07). TS07 is a biennial U.S. and Australian-led Joint Task Force exercise designed to prepare both nations for crisis action planning and execution of contingency operations. TS07 maintains a high level of interoperability between both forces, demonstrating commitment to regional security and the U.S. and Australian military alliance. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl (RELEASED)

CORAL SEA (June 19, 2007) - Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepare to load into a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The onload kicked off the field training phase of exercise Talisman Saber 2007 (TS 07). TS07 is a biennial U.S. and Australian-led Joint Task Force exercise designed to prepare both nations for crisis action planning and execution of contingency operations. TS07 maintains a high level of interoperability between both forces, demonstrating commitment to regional security and the U.S. and Australian military alliance. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz (RELEASED)

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