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A 93rd Bomb Squadron B-52 bomb load crew uses an MJ-1B Munitions Loader to position a 750-pound unguided, general purpose M117 bomb into the bomb bay of a B-52 Stratofortress for a bombing mission over the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Both the load crew and the B-52 crew from Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana are here to participate in Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

A 93rd Bomb Squadron B-52 bomb load crew uses an MJ-1B Munitions Loade...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Raaf Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jessica ... More

Marines participating in Exercise TANDEM THRUST, off-load 48 M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) from a train. Exercise TANDEM THRUST, a combined US and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of Exercise TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

Marines participating in Exercise TANDEM THRUST, off-load 48 M998 High...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy Lock, USAF ... More

Combat Engineer Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, climb over obstacles to inspect for booby traps. Engineers with BLT 1/5, are responsible for the removal of all obstacles used to delay their unit's advance on their objectives during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning ...

Combat Engineer Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/5, 31st Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Combat Engineer Marines with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, climb over obstacles to inspect ... More

As part of TANDEM THRUST 2001, the MC-130H Talon II aircrew from the 1ST Special Operations Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, go over their flying procedures for their upcoming mission. During this mission, the aircrew will be honing their low-level flying skills over water and land in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

As part of TANDEM THRUST 2001, the MC-130H Talon II aircrew from the 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Raaf Townsville State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cedric H. Ru... More

Marine M923 5-Ton trucks unload from a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) at the Fresh Water Beach military training area in Queensland, Australia, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Marine M923 5-Ton trucks unload from a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, US... More

Georgian Interpreter Natia Chitiani (center) helps US Army (USA) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Tony Repasky (foreground), 10th Special Forces Group (SFG), to translate information to Georgian Army Officers attending an exercise in crisis action planning conducted during the Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP) at Tbilisi, Georgia

Georgian Interpreter Natia Chitiani (center) helps US Army (USA) MASTE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tbilisi Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Army (USA) Captain (CPT) Cecil Marson (foreground left), 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), is assisted by a Georgian Translator, as he instructs Georgian Army Officers attending an exercise in crisis action planning conducted during the Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP) at Tbilisi, Georgia

US Army (USA) Captain (CPT) Cecil Marson (foreground left), 10th Speci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tbilisi Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Somewhere on the Coral Sea, the USS Essex (LHD 2) gets replenished by Australian ship HMAS Success (OR 304), an Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) vessel, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Somewhere on the Coral Sea, the USS Essex (LHD 2) gets replenished by ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, US... More

STAFF Sergeant Michael Oliver, (center), USAF, weapons loader, 93rd Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, inspects 750-pound free-fall M117 bombs before they are loaded onto a B-52 at RAAF Base Darwin. The bombs are dropped on the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

STAFF Sergeant Michael Oliver, (center), USAF, weapons loader, 93rd Bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Raaf Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jessica ... More

A police dog demonstration is given at the Community Relations Project at Gracemere Gardens Age Care Facility in Gracemere Australia, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

A police dog demonstration is given at the Community Relations Project...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Gracemere State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henry, Us... More

A formation of M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) enter the range to survey the land just before a live fire exercise in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

A formation of M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henr... More

A US Navy (USN) Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) returns to the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63) after a conduct exercise. The COWPENS is accompanying the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and other ships of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group (CSG), as part of Exercise TALISMAN SABER 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of...

A US Navy (USN) Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) returns to the USN T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) returns to the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63... More

The Marines have landed! Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) storm through what once were the calm waters of Freshwater Bay Beach during a beach landing exercise in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

The Marines have landed! Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: Combined Comba... More

A CH 46E Sea Knight Helicopter conducts a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) on the flight deck of USS Essex LHD 2 while Combat Cargo personnel standby to receive the supplies on the hangar deck for processing during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

A CH 46E Sea Knight Helicopter conducts a Vertical Replenishment (VERT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release... More

Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a dawn static line parachute jump from a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft over the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Rockhampton, Australia as part of exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Comm (USPACOM) Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Comm, designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commer's staff Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units Australian forces will conduct l, sea...

Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a daw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a dawn static line parachute jump from a C-130 Hercules cargo a... More

U.S. Navy Sailors attached to Commander, Navy Region Southwest, demonstrate the communications capabilities of their Mobile Command Unit Emergency Management Vehicle, during the exercise Golden Guardian 2006, at Commander, 3rd Fleet, San Diego, Calif. on Nov. 17, 2006. During this phase of the exercise Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 5 began crisis action planning, conducting mission analysis and developing a course of action to respond to disaster scenarios. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Jonathan Husman) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors attached to Commander, Navy Region Southwest, demons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Jonathan Husman, USN Release Status: Releas... More

GUNNERY SGT. Rome M. Holcomb from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Five Three Three (VMFA-533) conducts post flight checks on one of four F-18 "Hornet" fighters at Rock Hampton Airport, Australia, on April 29, 2001. The Hornets flew in from Guam to participate in "Exercise TANDEM THRUST," a combined US and Australian military training exercise. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of the exercise is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

GUNNERY SGT. Rome M. Holcomb from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Five ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Rock Hampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy Lock, US... More

Sergeant Vincent Hernandez and Lance Corporal Zachary C. Roberts, explosive ordnance technicians from Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA-533), Beaufort, South Carolina, carefully load an MK76 low drag practice bomb onto an FA18-D Hornet during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001 held in Rockhampton, Australia. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States, Australian and Canadian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action ...

Sergeant Vincent Hernandez and Lance Corporal Zachary C. Roberts, expl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant Vincent Hernandez and Lance Corporal Zachary C. Roberts, explosive ordnance technicians from Marine Strike Fighter Squ... More

Fuel hoses from the Australian ship HMAS Success (OR 304), an Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) vessel, extend towards the USS Essex (LHD 2), as it is replenished at sea off the coast of Queensland, Australia, as part of support for Exercise TANDEM THRUST 01. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Fuel hoses from the Australian ship HMAS Success (OR 304), an Auxiliar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, US... More

Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a dawn static line parachute jump from a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft over the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Rockhampton, Australia as part of exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Comm (USPACOM) Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Comm, designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commer's staff Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units Australian forces will conduct l, sea...

Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a daw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a dawn static line parachute jump from a C-130 Hercules cargo a... More

A US Navy (USN) Beachmaster, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), embarked aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4), directs an Australian M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) off a USN Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) at Sabina Point during Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and...

A US Navy (USN) Beachmaster, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine Corp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) Beachmaster, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), embarked abo... More

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, transports cargoes onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) from the Military Sealift Command Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship USNS FLINT (T-AE 32), in the background, during a vertical replenishment operation between the two ships during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2005 off the coast of Australia's Queensland Region on June 27, 2005. Talisman Sabre is a U.S. Pacific Command exercise designed to train the U.S. Seventh Fleet commander's staff and Australian joint operation staff as a designated joint task force. The exercise will focus on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response...

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, transports cargoes onboard the Aircraft Carrier U... More

Members of the Special Operation Command Pacific complete a "Friendship Jump" with the Australians at the Royal Australian Air Force Base in Townsville, Queensland, during TANDEM THRUST 2001. A combination of Air Force, Army and Australian paratroopers jumped from a MC130P Talon maintaining jump proficiency. Exercise Tandem Thrust is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, AIRMAN and Marines are participating. Tandem Thrust is a training exercise for crisis action planning and execution for contingency

Members of the Special Operation Command Pacific complete a "Friendshi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Townsville State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michelle Leonard,... More

Australian soldiers from the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment (RAR), Townsville, Australia rest in the hangar deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) after coming aboard from the USS Juneau (LPD 10) during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Australian soldiers from the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment (RAR), Town...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release S... More

Corporall Nick DeSoto, Combat Support Co, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, listens to signals recieved by his mine detector as he clears a path in a simulated enemy minefield for his unit to pass during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. Tandem Thrust is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

Corporall Nick DeSoto, Combat Support Co, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Giles, U... More

CHIEF Barry Orell, the crew cheif of the Combined Combat Camera Team gives a brief on the operations of their job and equipment at the Combined Combat Camera office in Rockhampton, Australia, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

CHIEF Barry Orell, the crew cheif of the Combined Combat Camera Team g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henry, ... More

The US Navy (USN) Commanders 7th Fleet Band entertains a combined crowd o Australian and US servicemen as the sun sets at Camp Rocky in Queensland, Australia (AUS). The concert was scheduled at the camp to entertain the troops as they participate in exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Paciic Command (USPACOM) and Australian Deense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's sta and Australian Joint Operations sta as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise ocuses on crisis action planning and execution o contingency response operations. USPACOM units and Australian...

The US Navy (USN) Commanders 7th Fleet Band entertains a combined crow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) Commanders 7th Fleet Band entertains a combined crowd of Australian and US servicemen as the sun sets at Camp ... More

Aerial port side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) as she prepares to launch a flight of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) S-70A Black Hawks (Blackhawk) during flight operations in support of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of tingency response operations. USPACOM units and Australian forces will...

Aerial port side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aerial port side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) as she prepares to launch a flig... More

Patching commercial phone lines so troops inside the Defense Corporation Support Office, Rockhampton, Australia, can make phone calls. The "Wire Dogs" from the 7th Communication Squadron Support Company, Okinawa, Japan, string wire from building to building during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined US and Australian, military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose Exercise Tandem Thrust is to train for crisis action planning and execution...

Patching commercial phone lines so troops inside the Defense Corporati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patching commercial phone lines so troops inside the Defense Corporation Support Office, Rockhampton, Australia, can make phone ... More

Somewhere out beyond the clouds an RQ-4A Global Hawk flying a surveillance mission, maintains a two-way communication with the Mission Control Element (C2 and Sensor) via satellite. The Global Hawk arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, Australia, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 01. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Somewhere out beyond the clouds an RQ-4A Global Hawk flying a surveill...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Adelaide State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy Lock, USAF Re... More

Private Louise McRoberts with the Royal Australian Air Force drains a fuel hose after refueling a CH46 Chanook helocopter in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

Private Louise McRoberts with the Royal Australian Air Force drains a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: Combined Comba... More

With the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 still tethered to the USS Essex (LHD 2) Landing Assault Ship, Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton, California and Australian soldiers move personnel and equipment onboard the LCU to go ashore during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

With the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 still tethered to the USS Es...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release S... More

Prior to take off aircraft maintenance personnel from the 1ST Special Operations Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan move a ground power unit from in front of a MC-130H Talon II. The aircrew of the C-130H will be honing their low-level flying skills over water and land in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Prior to take off aircraft maintenance personnel from the 1ST Special ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Raaf Townsville State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cedric H. Ru... More

With the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 still tethered to the USS Essex (LHD 2) Landing Assault Ship, Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton, California and Australian soldiers move personnel and equipment onboard the LCU to go ashore during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

With the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1631 still tethered to the USS Es...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release S... More

A CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter conducts Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) on the flight deck of USS Essex LHD 2 while Combat Cargo personnel, in 4K forklifts, wait to move the supplies to the hangar deck for processing during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. The pallets are processed quickly and sent to the correct locations on the ship during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

A CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter conducts Vertical Replenishment (VERTRE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release... More

A combined group of service men and workers from the Gracemere Gardens Age Care Facility pose for a group photo, during a Community Relations Project at the Facility in Gracemere, Australia, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

A combined group of service men and workers from the Gracemere Gardens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Gracemere State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henry, Us... More

Georgian Army Officers attending the Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP) prepare for an exercise in crisis action planning conducted in and around Tbilisi, Georgia by the US Special Operations Command (SOC), Europe

Georgian Army Officers attending the Georgia Train and Equip Program (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tbilisi Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a dawn static line parachute jump from a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft over the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Rockhampton, Australia as part of exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Comm (USPACOM) Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Comm, designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commer's staff Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units Australian forces will conduct l, sea...

Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a daw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Australian Army Soldiers, 3rd Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a dawn static line parachute jump from a C-130 Hercules cargo a... More

Aerial starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) as she simultaneously launches a Royal ralian Air Force (RAAF) S-70A Black Hawk (Blackhawk) and a USN Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) in support of the Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and ralian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and ralian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units and...

Aerial starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aerial starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) as she simultaneously launc... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192), Golden Dragons, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan (JPN), launches from the flight deck aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The HAWK is currently operating in the Coral Sea in support of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response...

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192), Golden Dragons, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan (J... More

With the sun setting over Defense Corporate Support Office tent-city, an Australian soldier moves cots from one tent to another during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. Exercise TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of Exercise TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

With the sun setting over Defense Corporate Support Office tent-city, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy Lock, USA... More

An F/A-18D Hornet from the 533rd Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) takes off from Rockhampton International Airport, Queensland, Australia, carrying six BDU-33 Practice Bombs under the left wing and six BDU-48/B Practice Bombs under the right wing to drop on the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST is a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. The purpose of Exercise TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

An F/A-18D Hornet from the 533rd Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, US... More

Captain Lance Schmidt from the 1ST Special Operations Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, carefully maneuvers his MC-130H Talon II to make contact with a KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling. The aircrew of the MC-130H will be honing their low-level flying skills over water and land in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Captain Lance Schmidt from the 1ST Special Operations Squadron, Kadena...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Raaf Townsville State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: SOC Scene Ca... More

Australian soldiers from the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment (RAR), Townsville, Australia rest in the hangar deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) after coming aboard from the USS Juneau (LPD 10) during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Australian soldiers from the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment (RAR), Town...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release S... More

Marines and Australian troops start to mass on the beach in Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Marines and Australian troops start to mass on the beach in Shoalwater...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, US... More

Crewchiefs from the 159th Fighter Wing, New Orleans Louisiana go through their shut down procedures on an F-15 Eagle after the completion of the day's training mission. The F-15 is part of a squadron of six fighters the 159th brought to Australia to participate in Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Crewchiefs from the 159th Fighter Wing, New Orleans Louisiana go throu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Raaf Townsville State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cedric H. Ru... More

A Marine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter leaves the USS Essex LHD 2 to conduct patrols and air cover for American and Australian troops in the Shoalwater Bay military training area, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

A Marine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter leaves the USS Essex LHD 2 to co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, US... More

Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR), Quantico, Virginia, manning an M240E1 machine gun onboard a LAV (Light Armor Vehicle), prepare to move out, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. The 4th LAR's mission is to patrol various checkpoints, engage any enemy, pushing them towards the main force. The LAR shadows the movement the main force by guarding its flanks and screening. They will fight for information only when necessary, but are mostly the eyes the movement. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity...

Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR), Quan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines from Delta Company, 4th Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR), Quantico, Virginia, manning an M240E1 machine gun onboard a LA... More

Lance Corporals Kevin Hope (front), and Nick Jamilla, Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, place small amounts of explosives on anti-tank mines in order to detonate them as their unit attempts to breach a minefield during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency ...

Lance Corporals Kevin Hope (front), and Nick Jamilla, Combat Support C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporals Kevin Hope (front), and Nick Jamilla, Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, place small a... More

An Australian AS-1 Leopard tank fires 105mm high explosive rounds during a live fire exercise in Shoalwater Bay training area. Exercise TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

An Australian AS-1 Leopard tank fires 105mm high explosive rounds duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Giles, U... More

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen hook a cargo pendant to a hovering MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, during a vertical replenishment operation onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2005 off the coast of Australia's Queensland Region on June 27, 2005. Talisman Sabre is a U.S. Pacific Command exercise designed to train the U.S. Seventh Fleet commander's staff and Australian joint operation staff as a designated joint task force. The exercise will focus on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate AIRMAN Joshua LeGrand) (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen hook a cargo pendant to a hovering MH-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joshua Legrand, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Corporal Tim Angel, USMC, 265th Helicopter Marine Maintenance, performs regular maintenance the weapons pylon on an AH1W Marine Cobra helicopter in the hangar deck of the USS Essex, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 01. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Corporal Tim Angel, USMC, 265th Helicopter Marine Maintenance, perform...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) deliver Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to the serene waters of Freshwater Bay Beach in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during an amphibious beach landing during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) deliver Marines from the 31st Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: Combined Comba... More

A Marine Mercedes G IFAV (Interim Fast Attack Vehicle) is loaded on a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter aboard the USS Essex LHD 2 in the Shoalwater Bay military training area, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

A Marine Mercedes G IFAV (Interim Fast Attack Vehicle) is loaded on a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Wayne A. Clark, US... More

An M1A1 Abrams tank sends rounds down range during a live fire exercise in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

An M1A1 Abrams tank sends rounds down range during a live fire exercis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henr... More

US Army (USA) CHIEF Warrant Officer (COW) Hurley Gilpin (left), 10th Special Forces Group (SFG) (Airborne), instructs Georgian Army Officers attending the Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP) on communications during an exercise in crisis action planning conducted at Tbilisi, Georgia by the US Special Operations Command (SOC), Europe

US Army (USA) CHIEF Warrant Officer (COW) Hurley Gilpin (left), 10th S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tbilisi Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Two US Navy (USN) Beachmasters, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), embarked aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4), watch as a USN Lding Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicle departs after dropping off Australi Army Soldiers at Sabina Point during Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Commd (USPACOM) d Australi Defense Force Joint Operations Commd, d designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commder's staff d Australi Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action plning...

Two US Navy (USN) Beachmasters, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two US Navy (USN) Beachmasters, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), embarked ... More

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Joseph Lawson plots the course of the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63). The COWPENS is currently operating in the Coral Sea in support of the combined Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action pning and execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units and Australian forces will conduct...

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Joseph Lawson plots the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Joseph Lawson plots the course of the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser... More

Private First Class Samual Gregorey, USMC, drives the MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loading System. Other members from the 533rd Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) prepare to load three 305 pound Mk 81 practice bombs with Mk 15 bomb retarding fins attached, onto the F/A-18D Hornet during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. The F-18 is also carrying six BDU-48/B 10-pound practice bombs on the A/A37B-6E Multiple Ejector Rack. TANDEM THRUST is a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. The purpose Exercise TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution...

Private First Class Samual Gregorey, USMC, drives the MHU-83 C/E Munit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Private First Class Samual Gregorey, USMC, drives the MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loading System. Other members from the 533rd Marine S... More

Sitting at the controls, Major George Barth, pilot, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, California, flies the RQ-4A Global Hawk, from inside the Mission Control Element (MCE), at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, Australia, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 01. The MCE is responsible for key mission plan elements to include flight, communication, sensor processing; and aircraft and mission payload control. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Sitting at the controls, Major George Barth, pilot, 31st Test and Eval...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Adelaide State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy Lock, USAF Re... More

STAFF Sergeant Ben Dorsey, USAF, 93rd Bomb Squadron (BS) weapons loader, locks in a 750-pound unguided, general purpose M117 bomb to the internal racks of a B-52 deployed to RAAF Base Darwin, Australia. The B-52 from 93rd BS Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana will drop its payload of inert bombs over the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

STAFF Sergeant Ben Dorsey, USAF, 93rd Bomb Squadron (BS) weapons loade...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Raaf Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jessica ... More

2nd Lieutenant Angel Stone, United States Army, working in the Combined Exercise Support Group as a Mortuary Affairs Officer, digs a hole for a watering system, during a Community Relations Project at Gracemere Gardens Age Care Facility in Gracemere, Australia, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and ...

2nd Lieutenant Angel Stone, United States Army, working in the Combine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 2nd Lieutenant Angel Stone, United States Army, working in the Combined Exercise Support Group as a Mortuary Affairs Officer, d... More

The fast paced Command Exercise Control Group building is overrun with excitement, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

The fast paced Command Exercise Control Group building is overrun with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henry, ... More

The Australian Armys 101 Medium Battery 8/12 Medium Regiment, M105 Howitzer send rounds down range during a live fire exercise in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

The Australian Armys 101 Medium Battery 8/12 Medium Regiment, M105 How...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henr... More

Lance Corporal Joseph E. Wright with 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment, India Company from Kaneohe Bay, Hawii, sights in down range with his M240G 7.62 mm Medium Machine Gun during a mobile assault course held in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of ...

Lance Corporal Joseph E. Wright with 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Joseph E. Wright with 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment, India Company from Kaneohe Bay, Hawii, sights in down r... More

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) prepares to launch a flight of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) S-70A Black Hawks (Blackhawk) during flight operations in support of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. USPACOM units and Australian forces will conduct land, sea and air...

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4) prepares to launch a flight of Royal Australian Air Force... More

A US Navy (USN) Beachmaster, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), embarked aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4), watches a USN Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicle depart after dropping off Australian Army Soldiers at Sabina Point during Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an rcise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The rcise focuses on crisis action planning and...

A US Navy (USN) Beachmaster, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine Corp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) Beachmaster, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), embarked abo... More

A US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler, Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136), Gauntlets, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan (JPN), makes an arresting landing on the flight deck aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The KITTY HAWK is currently operating in the Coral Sea in support the combined Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 2005. TALISMAN SABRE is an exercise jointly sponsored by the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) and Australian Defense Force Joint Operations Command, and designed to train the US 7th Fleet Commander's staff and Australian Joint Operations staff as a designated Combined Task Force (CTF) headquarters. The exercise focuses on crisis action planning and execution...

A US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler, Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler, Electronic Attack Squadron 136 (VAQ-136), Gauntlets, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan (JPN)... More

Starboard stern view of the MSA Brolga, Royal Australian Navy, simulating an oil spill while members of Marco Oir Recovery Systems contain and recover the spill to test their reaction time and recovery capabilities in the event of an oil spill during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency ...

Starboard stern view of the MSA Brolga, Royal Australian Navy, simulat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Starboard stern view of the MSA Brolga, Royal Australian Navy, simulating an oil spill while members of Marco Oir Recovery Syst... More

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