KC-30A in Talisman Sabre 2015

Posted on | by Caroline Teames
07/16/2015

07/16/2015: KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport with No. 33 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, refuels a variety of U.S. and Australian F/A-18 fighter’s during a training exercise that is part of Talisman Sabre 2015, 13 July 2015.

Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian Defence Forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries’ ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts.

Credit:19th Public Affairs Detachment:7/12/15

With the Aussies, Singapore and South Korea all buying the Airbus tankers, the Airbus tanker fleet will become a key lynchpin for extended air operations in the region.

 

Talisman Sabre 2015 Amphibious Assault Landing Part II

Posted on | by Caroline Teames
07/15/2015

07/15/2015: U.S. Marines with Company F, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment conduct an amphibious assault utilizing Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Crafts at Fog Bay, Northern Territory, Australia, during exercise Talisman Sabre July 11, 2015.

Talisman Sabre provides an invaluable opportunity to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase the U.S. and Australia’s ability to plan and execute contingency response from combat missions to humanitarian efforts.

Credit: III Marine Expeditionary Force Combat Camera:7/11/15

 

CV-22 Tilt-Rotor Air-to-Air Refueling Mission (2)

Posted on | by Caroline Teames

07/15/2015: An MC-130J Commando II crew from the 9th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. conducts a Tilt-Rotor Air-to-Air Refueling mission April 28, 2015 as part of exercise Emerald Warrior 2015.

Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense’s only irregular warfare exercise, allowing joint and combined partners to train together and prepare for real world contingency operations.

Credit:3rd Combat Camera Squadron:4/28/15

 

Talisman Sabre 2015 Amphibious Assault Landing

Posted on | by Caroline Teames
07/14/2015

07/14/2015: U.S. Marines with Company F, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment conduct an amphibious assault utilizing Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Crafts at Fog Bay, Northern Territory, Australia, during exercise Talisman Sabre July 11, 2015.

Talisman Sabre provides an invaluable opportunity to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase the U.S. and Australia’s ability to plan and execute contingency response from combat missions to humanitarian efforts.

Credit: III Marine Expeditionary Force Combat Camera:7/11/15

 

Amphibious Assault at Fog Bay

Posted on | by Caroline Teames

07/14/2015:Soldiers from the Australian Army’s 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), and United States Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31MEU) stormed the beaches of Fog Bay, Northern Territory on 11 July during an amphibious beach landing on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015.

With the opposing force “dug in” the combined assault targeted a number of objectives within the region, supported by aviation and amphibious landing craft from Australia and the United States.

A number of distinguished visitors were invited to watch the amphibious landing including the Australian Defence Force’s Chief of Joint Operations, Vice Admiral David Johnston, AM, RAN, and III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lieutenant General John Wissler, United States Marine Corps.

Credit: Australian MoD:7/13/15

 

 

CV-22 Tilt-Rotor Air-to-Air Refueling (1)

Posted on | by Caroline Teames
07/13/2015

07/13/2015:15th Special Operations Squadron crew members conduct tilt-rotor air-to-air refueling with a CV-22 Osprey in support of Emerald Warrior 2015.

Emerald Warrior is the Department of Defense’s only irregular warfare exercise, allowing joint and combined partners to train together and prepare for real world contingency operations.

Credit:3rd Combat Camera Squadron:4/29/15

 

Talisman Sabre 2015 V-22 Aerial Insert

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07/13/2015: U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys conduct a combined aerial insert mission with Australian Army and U.S. Marines during Talisman Sabre 2015, Fog Bay, Australia, July 11, 2015.

TS-15 is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries’ ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts.

Credit: Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs:7/11/15

 

Air Marshal Brown Bids Farewell to the RAFF

Posted on | by Caroline Teames
07/12/2015

07/12/2015: In this video, the outgoing Chief of Staff of the RAAF talks about his look back and ahead. 

He highlights the evolving capability for global and regional operations as the RAAF has become a more sustainable force with global reach with the C-17s and the KC-30As and is looking forward to the impact of the fifth generation revolution on the RAAF.

Credit: Australian Ministry of Defence :7/1/15

For the Second Line of Defense report on RAAF transformation, see the following:

https://sldinfo.com/australian-defense-modernization-shaping-capabilities-for-21st-century-operations/

On the third of July, I’ll hand over the command to the new Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, bringing to a close an incredibly happy and fulfilling chapter of my life. I want to take the opportunity to bid farewell to the entire Air Force family. I leave knowing that the Air Force is in great shape, and that it will be in very good hands.

Never in our long, distinguished history have we been a more balanced or a more capable force. The speed with which we deployed a fully self-contained and potent air task group to the Middle East last September is one example of your professionalism and dedication. Few Air Forces in the world could have mounted such an operation at short notice. And we did it while sustaining a major, ongoing commitment to the security of our maritime borders.

At the same time, responding to humanitarian and natural disasters, both in our region, and as far afield as the Ukraine. It was all of you who made that possible. And as we enter the era of fifth generation air power, it will be a challenging and stimulating time. You should all be incredibly proud of your Air Force, and where you’ll be taking it in the future. I’d actually love to be starting all over again.

But, of course, no farewell would be complete without expressing my heartfelt thanks to every one of you for your support over the past 35 years.

You, the Air Force family, have inspired me, encouraged me, and supported me in all that I’ve done. I could never give Air Force even a fraction of what it has given me– a rewarding career, and friendships and memories that I will always treasure. I also want to thank your families, whose willingness to bear the burdens of service life can never be underestimated, and is highly valued. They make Air Force a family of families.  And, of course, I must say a word about my family, who– as with you– I could have never done any of this without them. They are the best ground crew this pilot could have ever wished for.

In closing, I wish Leo every success in his term as Chief of Air Force. I trust that you give him the same support that you’ve given me. Farewell, and thank you.