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NSW Conducts Multi-National VBSS Training during Talisman Sabre 2

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia (July 8, 2025) — U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators, soldiers from Australia’s Special Operations Command, and United Kingdom Royal Marine Commandos from 42 Commando board a simulated target vessel for Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training with a U.S. Army MH-60 helicopter assigned to 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in New South Wales, Australia, July 8, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, with multinational participation, advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)

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U.S. Marines Complete Simulated Combined Amphibious Assault, Reconnaissance Raid in Bowen, Australia

U.S. Marines conduct a simulated amphibious assault of exercise Talisman Sabre 19 in Bowen, Australia, July 22, 2019. Talisman Sabre provides an opportunity to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase participating countries' abilities to plan and execute contingency responses, from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts.

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Land the (Combined) Landing Force!

A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Navy Beach Unit 7, leaves the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability.

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Multinational Force Conducts Talisman Sabre Amphibious Landing

In front of the Japanese Ship Kunisaki, a landing craft, air cushion approaches Langham Beach, Queensland Australia, July 16, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Talisman Sabre 19 is a bilateral exercise that provides U.S. and Australian forces realistic and relevant training to strengthen regional security, peace and stability.

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Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019: Demonstrates High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in Australia

A live-fire demonstration was performed during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19), July 8, 2019. TS19 is a bilateral combined Australian and United States training. The exercise is designed to practice respective military services with associated agencies, through planning and conducting combined and joint task force operations.

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U.S. Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen Conduct HIMARS Rapid Infiltration in Australia

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Division simulate preparing a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to fire during Exercise Talisman Saber 19 at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, July 6, 2019. In HIRAIN missions, HIMARS are flown in C-130s to an area, unloaded to rapidly conduct a fire missions, then reloaded in and relocated to follow on objectives.

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Combined Amphibious Force sails together for Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-YG104-011 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and a Royal Australian Navy replenishment oiler HMAS Success (OR 304) steam along as ships from the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand sail together in formation to culminate Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S. 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 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

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Combined Amphibious Force sails together for Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-YG104-018 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The battle flag and battle ensign fly on the masts of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship steams along as ships from the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand sail together in formation to culminate Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S. 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 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

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Combined Amphibious Force sails together for Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-YG104-024 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The Royal Australian Navy Anzac class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156) steams behind the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as ships from the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand sail together in formation to culminate Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S. 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 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

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Combined Amphibious Force sails together for Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-YG104-030 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) Ships from the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand sail together in formation to culminate Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S. 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 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

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Combined Amphibious Force sails together for Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-YG104-031 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile destroyer USS Shiloh (CG 67) and the Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) steam along as ships from the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand sail together in formation to culminate Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S. 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 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

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USS Green Bay completes Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-ZL062-002 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams in a 19-ship formation with U.S.-Australian-New Zealand ships at the conclusion of Talisman Saber 17. 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 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

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USS Green Bay completes Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-ZL062-003 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The Royal Australian Navy amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra (III) (L02) steams in a 19-ship formation with U.S.-Australian-New Zealand ships at the conclusion of Talisman Saber 17. 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 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

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USS Green Bay completes Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-ZL062-007 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steam together during a 19-ship formation with U.S.-Australian-New Zealand ships at the conclusion of Talisman Saber 17. 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 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

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USS Green Bay completes Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-ZL062-016 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) steams in a 19-ship formation with U.S.-Australian-New Zealand ships at the conclusion of Talisman Saber 17. 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 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

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USS Green Bay completes Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-ZL062-019 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) steam together during a 19-ship formation with U.S.-Australian-New Zealand ships at the conclusion of Talisman Saber 17. 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 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

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USS Green Bay completes Talisman Saber 17

170722-N-ZL062-021 CORAL SEA (July 22, 2017) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) steams in a 19-ship formation with U.S.-Australian-New Zealand ships at the conclusion of Talisman Saber 17. 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 3rd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

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31st MEU Marines rain steel during Talisman Saber 17

Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, fire an M777A2 155 mm howitzer as part of direct-fire training during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 17, 2017. BLT 3/5 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)

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31st MEU Marines rain steel during Talisman Saber 17

Sgt. William Fabrocini, a fire direction center chief with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, pulls the lanyard on an M777A2 155 mm howitzer as part of direct-fire training during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 17, 2017. Fabrocini, a native of Van Nuys, California, enlisted in 2009 after graduating from Van Nuys High School. BLT 3/5 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)

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Combined Conducting of America's First Corps Band

Warrant Officer 1st Class Hemi Anning, Band of the 1st Regiment, Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, conducts U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Todd Borges, music performance team leader, Sgt. Mark Koehl, an army musician, Staff Sgt. Brandon Egner, assistant music performance leader, and Staff Sgt. Brian Adamski, operations noncommissioned officer, all of American’s First Corps Army Band, in playing the “Star Spangled Banner” at a memorial service in Enoggeraa, Australia, July 17, 2017. The band was supporting a monthly memorial service organized by the veteran group, Dads Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Debrah Sanders, 366th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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