Australian Defence Force Cpl. Garry Stirling, a ground

Australian Defence Force Cpl. Garry Stirling, a ground support equipment fitter with No. 322 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron, checks the bearing on a Titan fire truck during Talisman Sabre 2011. No. 322 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron manages the Royal Australian Air Force Tindal estate and related support services, as well as supporting permanent and visiting units on-base. The squadron comprises of fire fighting, accommodation, policing - including military working dogs- stores and warehousing, vehicle maintenance and catering sections. These sections are supporting units participating in Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sabre 2011 is a biennial military exercise, which combines Australian and U.S. maritime, land and air, forces. This exercise is a major undertaking, which reflects the closeness of the Australian and U.S. alliance and the strength of the military-military relationship. (Australian Defence Force photo by ADF Cpl. Colin Dadd)