Exercise Kowari 2018 

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10/03/2018

Exercise Kowari is a trilateral military exercise designed to reinforce military relationships, trust and co-operation between Australia, China and the United States. 

Between 29 August to 5 September 2018, the Australian Army’s 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, lead participants through a series of adventure training activities including abseiling, sea kayaking, mountaineering and canyoning. 

Activities focussed on challenging the participants in order to foster teamwork and resilience.

Australian Department of Defence

9/14/18

USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departs Naval Station Mayport

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10/02/2018

MAYPORT, Fla (September 27, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departs Naval Station Mayport, September 27, 2018. 

Iwo Jima recently departed its homeport of Naval Station Mayport following the completion of a scheduled continuous maintenance availability.

MAYPORT, FL, UNITED STATES

09.27.2018

USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

 MV-22 Osprey Takes Off from Manhattan Teleport

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10/01/2018

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey takes off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport heading for USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) in support of Fleet Week New York.

05.24.2017

Video by Lt.j.g. Michael Torres 

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

KAKADU 2018

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Held biennially, Exercise Kakadu is a joint exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Navy and supported by the Royal Australian Air Force. In 2018 it included 23 ships, 21 Aircraft a submarine and more than 3,000 personnel from 27 nations, and delivered a range of activities both ashore in Darwin and at sea.

The aim of Exercise Kakadu is to generate active and effective security and humanitarian partnerships, with all nations emerging from the coming weeks more capable, united and focused on safeguarding the region.

 

Australian Department of Defence

September 2018

Mainres Flying Over Mt. Suribachi on Way to Valiant Shield 2018 Exercise

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09/30/2018

Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans.

This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM

09.18.2018

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg 

1st Marine Aircraft Wing

Australian Cadets Visits Amiens

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09/29/2018

16 cadets from Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets and Australian Air Force Cadets represented Australia at the commemorations, joining other young people from Canada, France, UK and USA from 6–9 August 2018.

The commemorative service gave cadets an opportunity to remember Australians commanded by General Sir John Monash, who battled with other allies on the Western Front in France 100 years ago.

The cadets participating in the international commemoration attended a service at Amiens Cathedral on 8 August 2018 and visited the Somme 1916 battlefields.

The cadets heard from experienced tour guides on the Western Front, as well as Professor Sir Hew Strachan, a highly respected World War I historian who travelled with them throughout the tour.

The Australian Defence Force Cadets is a community-based youth development program focused on leadership, team building and other skills in a military-like environment.

August 8, 2018

Australian Department of Defence

 

Valiant Shield 18

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09/28/2018

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, U.S. Navy C-130 Hercules and P-8 Poseidon will join more than 160 other aircraft during exercise Valiant Shield 2018 in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces.

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM, GUAM

09.07.2018

Video by Airman 1st Class Gerald Willis 

36th Wing Public Affairs

US-Australian Enhanced Air Cooperation Initiative

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09/26/2018

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules refuels a United States Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey at RAAF Base Darwin, as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative. 

This refuelling trial was the first time the EAC initiative has integrated with aviation capabilities not assigned to the United States Air Force. 

Through combined training and improved interoperability, the EAC initiative enhances the capabilities of both forces, and position both nations to better respond to emergencies and disasters.

August 31, 2018

Australian Department of Defence