Australian army Bombardier Mark Staples, from Joint
Australian army Bombardier Mark Staples, from Joint Terminal Attack Control Troop, 1st Ground Liaison Group, pauses a moment during a combined joint live fire exercise at Townshend Island July 14, 2011, during ... More
Australian army Capt. Erin Stewart, from 8/12 Regiment,
Australian army Capt. Erin Stewart, from 8/12 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, looks out across the bay with U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expedti... More
U.S. Marine Corps Fire Direction Centre Chief from
U.S. Marine Corps Fire Direction Centre Chief from 81 mm Mortar Platoon yells fire orders to Alpha section gun line during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay ... More
Australian army Lt. Colin Soane and Gunner Travis Stewart,
Australian army Lt. Colin Soane and Gunner Travis Stewart, from 8/12 Regiment, coordinate fire support as U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeff Riley from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st M... More
Australian Defence Force Pvt. Tobi Strickland and Pvt.
Australian Defence Force Pvt. Tobi Strickland and Pvt. Rhys Simpson, with 9th Force Support Battalion, clean a Manitou forklift at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton July 18, 2011, prior to it travelling to the Shoalwat... More
(Left-Right) U.S. Marines Cpl. Jacob Piercy, Radio
(Left-Right) U.S. Marines Cpl. Jacob Piercy, Radio Operator, and Cpl. Michael Hurt, Weapons Company Communications Chief from 81 mm Mortar Platoon, monitor communications on the gun line during Exercise Talisma... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. D. Hopping from Battalion Landing
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. D. Hopping from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, watches on as the Australian joint terminal attack control team calls in live fi... More
U.S. Marine and Australian joint terminal attack controllers
U.S. Marine and Australian joint terminal attack controllers coordinate close air support during a combined joint live fire exercise held on Townshend Island during Talisman Sabre 2011 July 12, 2011.The combine... More
Australian Defence Force Pvt. Rhys Simpson looks on
Australian Defence Force Pvt. Rhys Simpson looks on as Pvt. Jessica Bates inspects the Manitou forklift for dirt, weeds and seeds in the vehicle wash point at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton July 18, 2011, during Tal... More
An Australian F/A-18F Super Hornet Fighter conducts
An Australian F/A-18F Super Hornet Fighter conducts a fly past after the combined joint live fire exercise held on Townshend Island during Talisman Sabre 2011 July 12, 2011. The combined joint live fire exercis... More
U.S. Marines from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
U.S. Marines from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, based in Okinawa, Japan, coordinate naval gunfire during the combined joint live fire exercis... More
Australian Defence Force soldiers with 9th Force Support
Australian Defence Force soldiers with 9th Force Support Battalion clean a Kalmar rough terrain cargo handler at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton July 18, 2011 prior to it travelling to the Shoalwater Bay Training Are... More
Australian army Capt. James Groves, from the School
Australian army Capt. James Groves, from the School of Artillery, coordinates live fire support during the combined joint live fire exercise held on Townshend Island during Talisman Sabre 2011. The combined joi... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Nicklaus Dugo from Battalion Landing
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Nicklaus Dugo from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, based in Okinawa, Japan, takes a bearing over the live fire range at Townshend I... More
U.S. Marine Gun 3, Alpha Section of 81 mm Mortar Platoon,
U.S. Marine Gun 3, Alpha Section of 81 mm Mortar Platoon, provide mortar fire support during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, was lined with ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan St Pierre, left, and Petty
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan St Pierre, left, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Fernan Diamse review advanced trauma life support procedures on their 'patient' Petty Officer 3rd Class Tom Feiertag. While Australian a... More
Exhausted U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team
Exhausted U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, based in Okinawa, Japan, sleep on the landing craft medium on their return from Townshend I... More
U.S. Marine Alpha section, gun 2 of 81 mm Mortar Platoon,
U.S. Marine Alpha section, gun 2 of 81 mm Mortar Platoon, take a break on the gun line during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, was lined with... More
Up to 2,700 soldiers, sailors and airmen from both
Up to 2,700 soldiers, sailors and airmen from both Australian and United States military forces have been accommodated at Camp Rocky during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Located in Rockhampton, Camp Rocky has b... More
U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, based in Okinawa, Japan, look out over the live fire range during a combined joint live fire exercise... More
U.S. Marines from Gun 7 of 81 mm Mortar Platoon fire
U.S. Marines from Gun 7 of 81 mm Mortar Platoon fire for effect during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, was lined with members of the U.S. Ma... More
Veterans retreat during Exercise Talisman Sabre
(Left to right) U.S. Army Master Sgt. Pierre Jackson and U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacobus Nieuwoudt fit the rail to the fence post at the Cockscomb Veterans Bush Retreat in Cawarral. United States military members from... More
Up to 2,700 soldiers, sailors and airmen from both
Up to 2,700 soldiers, sailors and airmen from both Australian and United States military forces have been accommodated at Camp Rocky during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Located in Rockhampton, Camp Rocky has b... More
U.S. Marine and Australian joint terminal attack controllers
U.S. Marine and Australian joint terminal attack controllers coordinate close air support during a combined joint live fire exercise held on Townshend Island during Talisman Sabre 2011. The combined joint live ... More
U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expedtionary Unit, chat with an Australian soldier during a combined joint live fire exercise at Townshend Island July 1... More
U.S. and Australian military personnel wait in the
U.S. and Australian military personnel wait in the meal line at the dining facility on Camp Rocky during Talisman Sabre 2011. Located in Rockhampton, Camp Rocky has been the administrative hub for large quantit... More
A Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter flies past
A Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter flies past U.S. Marines from 81 mm Mortar Platoon during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, was lined w... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jorge Stewart, Fire Direction Centre
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jorge Stewart, Fire Direction Centre Chief from 81 mm Mortar Platoon, calls fire orders to the gun line. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, was lined with m... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Weber, 20, sights the
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Weber, 20, sights the target with a portable lightweight designator rangefinder during the U.S. and Australian combined joint live fire exercise at Townshend Island during Talisma... More
Australian Defence Force Pvts. Tobi Strickland (left)
Australian Defence Force Pvts. Tobi Strickland (left) and Dwayne Francis, with 9th Force Support Battalion, clean a Kalmar rough terrain cargo handler at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton July 18, 2011 prior to it trav... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Blake Jackson, from 5th Air Naval
U.S. Marine Capt. Blake Jackson, from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, based in Okinawa, Japan, coordinates live fire support at Townshend Islan... More
(Left-Right) U.S. Marines Cpl. Jacob Piercy, Radio
(Left-Right) U.S. Marines Cpl. Jacob Piercy, Radio Operator, and Cpl. Michael Hurt, Weapons Company Communications Chief from 81 mm Mortar Platoon, monitor communications on the gun line during Exercise Talisma... More
U.S. Marines from 81 mm Mortar Platoon, Bravo Section,
U.S. Marines from 81 mm Mortar Platoon, Bravo Section, Gun 8, take a break on the gun line during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, was lined ... More
Australian army Maj. Stuart Seabrook, middle, the senior
Australian army Maj. Stuart Seabrook, middle, the senior exercise controller for a combined joint live fire exercise on Townshend Island, chats with U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th M... More
A U.S. Marine radio operator indicates the target area
A U.S. Marine radio operator indicates the target area during the U.S. and Australian combined joint live fire exercise on Townshend Island during Talisman Sabre 2011 July 12, 2011.The combined joint live fire ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jesse Williams, 26, from Saginaw,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jesse Williams, 26, from Saginaw, Mich., loads an 81 mm mortar into the tube of Gun 8 during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area... More
Australian Defence Force Gunner Travis Stewart from
Australian Defence Force Gunner Travis Stewart from 8/12 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, looks out at the impact area during a combined joint live fire exercise on Townshend Island July 14, 2011, during T... More
U.S. Marines from Alpha Section of 81 mm Mortar Platoon
U.S. Marines from Alpha Section of 81 mm Mortar Platoon fire for effect during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, was lined with members of the... More
Australian army Maj. Stuart Seabrook, the senior exercise
Australian army Maj. Stuart Seabrook, the senior exercise controller for a combined joint live fire exercise on Townshend Island, looks out over the live fire range with Australian army Sgt. Stanley Crabbe, fro... More
U.S. Marines and Australian Army soldiers look out
U.S. Marines and Australian Army soldiers look out over the live fire range on Townshend Island during a combined joint live fire exercise during Talisman Sabre 2011. The combined joint live fire exercise held ... More
A Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter conducts a
A Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter conducts a fly past after the U.S. and Australian combined joint live fire exercise held on Townshend Island during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The combined joint live ... More
Australian Defence Force Lance Cpl. Ricky Hall, cargo
Australian Defence Force Lance Cpl. Ricky Hall, cargo specialist from 30 Terminal Squadron, 10th Force Support Battalion, in Townsville, cleans a forklift at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton July 18, 2011 prior to it ... More
Australian Defence Force Pvts. Tobi Strickland (left)
Australian Defence Force Pvts. Tobi Strickland (left) and Dwayne Francis, with 9th Force Support Battalion, clean a Kalmar rough terrain cargo handler at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton July 18, 2011 prior to it trav... More
U.S. Marine joint terminal attack controllers from
U.S. Marine joint terminal attack controllers from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine ExpeditioNARY Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, based in Okinawa, Japan, sight the target with a portable li... More
Up to 2,700 soldiers, sailors and airmen from both
Up to 2,700 soldiers, sailors and airmen from both Australian and United States military forces have been accommodated at Camp Rocky during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Located in Rockhampton, Camp Rocky has b... More
Australian army Capt. James Groves, School of Artillery,
Australian army Capt. James Groves, School of Artillery, calls in live fire from the F/A-18F Super Hornet Fighter Jets during A Combined Joint Live Fire Exercise at Townshend Island July 12, 2011, during Talism... More
U.S. Marine Joint Terminal Attack Controllers coordinate
U.S. Marine Joint Terminal Attack Controllers coordinate close air support with Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters during the U.S. and Australian combined joint live fire exercise held on Townshend Island d... More
Australian army Bombardier Mark Staples, from Joint
Australian army Bombardier Mark Staples, from Joint Terminal Attack Control Troop, 1st Ground Liaison Group, looks out over the live fire range with U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th M... More
Australian Defence Force soldiers from 9th Force Support
Australian Defence Force soldiers from 9th Force Support Battalion clean a Kalmar rough terrain cargo handler at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton July 18, 2011 prior to it travelling to the Shoalwater Bay Training Are... More
U.S. Marine and Australian army joint terminal attack
U.S. Marine and Australian army joint terminal attack controllers coordinate close air support during the combined joint live fire exercise held on Townshend Island during Talisman Sabre 2011. The combined join... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jesse Williams, 26, from Saginaw,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jesse Williams, 26, from Saginaw, Mich., loads an 81 mm mortar into the tube of Gun 8 during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area... More
U.S. Marines, from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
U.S. Marines, from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, based in Okinawa, Japan, coordinate live fire support with Australian army Joint Terminal At... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan St. Pierre, left, and
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan St. Pierre, left, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Fernan Diamse, right, review advanced trauma life support procedures on their 'patient' Petty Officer 3rd Class Tom Feiertag. While Aus... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Henry Coronado from 5th Air
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Henry Coronado from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, based in Okinawa, Japan, looks out at the impact area of a combined ... More
U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a combined joint live fire exercise on Townshend Island July 12, 2011, during Talisma... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jesse Williams, 26, from Saginaw,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jesse Williams, 26, from Saginaw, Mich., loads an 81 mm mortar into the tube of Gun 8 during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. The ridgeline of Townshend Island, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area... More
An Australian Defence Force soldier from 9th Force
An Australian Defence Force soldier from 9th Force Support Battalion cleans a Kalmar rough terrain cargo handler at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton July 18, 2011 prior to it travelling to the Shoalwater Bay Training ... More
U.S. Marines 1st Lt. Blake Falkenberg, left, and Lance
U.S. Marines 1st Lt. Blake Falkenberg, left, and Lance Cpl. Austin Winter coordinate live fire support during a combined joint live fire exercise at Townshend Island July 14, 2011, during Talisman Sabre 2011. D... More