Australian Defence Force Leading Aircraftwoman Tegan

Australian Defence Force Leading Aircraftwoman Tegan 'Teegs' Bowden, a military working dog handler from No. 13 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, and her military working dog Rocco pose together July 14, 2011, during Talisman Sabre 2011. No. 13 Squadron Security Police provided critical support to RAAF Base Darwin for Talisman Sabre 2011. One of these elements as the unit's military working dogs and handlers, who are trained to provide security to the base and its high value assets. TS11 is a biennial military exercise which combines Australian and US Maritime, land and air, forces. This exercise is a major undertaking, which reflects the closeness of the Australian and US alliance and the strength of the military-military relationship. (Australian Defence Force photo by ADF Sgt. Rob Mitchell)