170713-N-ZW825-817 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Sailors

170713-N-ZW825-817 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) conduct a vertical replenishment with an MH-60 helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 during Talisman Saber 17. Sterett, part of a combined U.S.-Australia-New Zealand expeditionary strike group (ESG), is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase proficiencies defending the ESG against blue-water threats so amphibious forces can launch Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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