170716-N-ZW825-183 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2017) Arleigh
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170716-N-ZW825-183 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2017) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) approaches Royal Australian Navy tanker HMAS Success (AOR 304) to join Royal Australian Navy helicopter frigate HMAS Anzac (FFH 150) in conducting a force replenishment-at-sea as part of 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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