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Australian Army soldiers, from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, watch a demonstration of the M224 60mm mortar by United States Marine Corps personnel at Shoalwater Bay training area, near Rockhampton.

Exercise Southern Jackaroo enhances international combat readiness

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 524 Views 0 Comments 6 RAR, 7th Brigade, Exercise Southern Jackaroo, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, US Marines

Hundreds of Australian soldiers, troops from the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) and US Marines have started a major

A 50 kilowatt-class laser mounted on a US Army Stryker vehicle during a live-fire exercise at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Photo courtesy US Army.

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Defeating mortars and drones with Stryker-mounted high-energy laser

17/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 573 Views 0 Comments

In four weeks of continuous live-fire exercises, an industry team led by Raytheon and KBR subsidiaries defeated multiple 60mm mortar

US Indo-Pacific Command Command Surgeon Rear Admiral Pamela Miller and Major General Michael Place watch a capability demonstration of the No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron C-17 patient evacuation platform at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Story by Ayesha Inoon.

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Agreement set to strengthen healthcare in Indo-Pacific

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 268 Views 0 Comments

The recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Australia and the US will lead to the establishment of an

Japanese Ambassador to Australia, Yamagami Shingo, lays a wreath during the Battle of Coral Sea 80th anniversary commemorative service at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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Battle of the Coral Sea 80th anniversary

17/05/202217/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 364 Views 0 Comments Battle of the Coral Sea, HMAS Coonawarra, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, US Army, US Navy, WWII

The 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea was commemorated across Australia early this month. CAPTION: Japanese Ambassador

United States Nuclear Submarine USS Springfield berthed outboard of USS Frank Cable at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

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US nuclear sub visits WA

25/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1231 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, USS Frank Cable, USS Springfield

A United States Navy nuclear submarine visited Western Australia this week, calling in at HMAS Stirling for resupply. CAPTION: United

Group Captain Iain Carty, CSM, and United States Air Force aviator Airman First Class Alejandro Duarte (right) from 22nd Airlift Squadron cut the cake during 80th anniversary of the formation of 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrations at RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomen Emma Schwenke.

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USAF 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrates birthday at RAAF Base Amberley

20/04/202225/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 564 Views 0 Comments No. 33 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, US Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) 22nd Airlift Squadron commemorated the 80th anniversary of its establishment in Australia by flying

The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis and the aircraft carrier USS George Washington underway in the Andaman Sea with ships from their carrier strike groups. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate.

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US Navy offering $25k bonus to all new enlistees

17/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 894 Views 0 Comments

The United States Navy has launched a major recruitment drive, offering enlistment bonuses of up to $50,000. FILE PHOTO (October

A United States Navy P-8A Poseidon taxis past a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon on the No. 92 Wing flightline at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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US Navy Poseidon gets Aussie fuel top-up

11/04/202216/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 798 Views 0 Comments KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 11 Squadron, No. 86 Wing, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Edinburgh, US Navy

A mid-air ‘top up’ has kept United States Navy (USN) P-8A Poseidon crews on mission while training in Australia. CAPTION:

The ship's company of HMAS Arunta line the upper decks as they return to Fleet Base East in Sydney after a three-month regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh and Lieutenant Commander Victor Yee. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Warm welcome for crew

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 313 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, US Navy

HMAS Arunta returned to Fleet Base East on April 5 after a three-month regional presence deployment to South-East and North

Royal Australian Air Force airfield defence guards from No. 1 Security Forces Squadron conduct an assault as part of Exercise Pacific Defender 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Story by Flight Lieutenant Pierce Dilettoso. Photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Gossett.

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ADGies show agile and lethal capabilities in Guam

31/03/202203/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1087 Views 0 Comments Andersen AFB, Exercise Pacific Defender, No. 1 Security Forces Squadron., US Air Force

Aviators from Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 1 Security Forces Squadron participated in Exercise Pacific Defender earlier this year at

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon from No. 11 Squadron prepares to be refuelled by a United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a training mission near the Philippine Sea. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Preston.

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RAAF and USAF air-to-air refuelling training

31/03/202203/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 629 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, US Air Force

Maintaining the capability edge, Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft and crews from No. 11 Squadron forward-deployed to RAAF

United States Air Force Senior Airman Reginald Dormeville from 509th Security Forces Squadron (left) and Royal Australian Air Force Aircraftman James Lunney from No. 2 Security Squadron in front of a United States Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 13th Bomb Squadron, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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USAF B-2 Spirit’s first visit to RAAF Base Amberley

25/03/202225/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2586 Views 0 Comments US Air Force

A United States Air Force B-2 Spirit from 509th Bomb Wing dropped in this week, along with the Commander of

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, centre, and Councillor Andrew Wines present Lieutenant Brandon Shellenberger with Brisbane's flag as a token of thanks for the assistance of US personnel during Operation Flood Assist. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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US crew thanked for Brisbane clean-up help

25/03/202201/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 872 Views 0 Comments Operation Flood Assist 2022, US Navy

United States Navy crew from USS Frank Cable were presented with the Brisbane city flag in recognition of their efforts in

United States Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable pulls into Brisbane, Queensland, during a deployment. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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US Navy crew helps with Brisbane clean up

18/03/202219/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 614 Views 0 Comments Operation Flood Assist 2022, US Navy

USS Frank Cable recently arrived in Brisbane, and some of the ship’s company stepped ashore to help Australian Defence Force

HMAS Arunta, left, sails in company with US Navy destroyer USS Momsen and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Yūdachi. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by US Navy Aicrewman Regnor Vondedenroth.

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Arunta and Poseidon in the South China Sea

17/03/202219/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 573 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, P-8A Poseidon, US Navy

The Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Arunta and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft recently joined

Commanding Officer HMAS Arunta Commander Samuel Woolrych salutes as Royal Malaysian Navy frigate KD Lekiu sails past. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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HMAS Arunta on first regional deployment for 2022

04/03/202205/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 429 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, Regional Presence Deployment, Republic of Singapore Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy, united States Navy

Training with partners, traversing vital shipping routes and visiting regional ports have all been part of HMAS Arunta’s latest regional

Leading Aircraftman Ronan Geoghgan (left) from No. 23 Squadron and a United States airman prepare to refuel a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) F-15J Eagle aircraft during Exercise Cope North. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Cope North strengthened ties

25/02/202202/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 776 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Exercise Cope North, No

Enhancing Australian, Japanese and United States relationships was a key outcome of Exercise Cope North 2022, which concluded on February

Three Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 77 Squadron prior to mid-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Cope North 22. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Integrated flying at its finest

25/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 917 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Cope North, F-35A Lightning II, Guam, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 2 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, USAF

Combat and airspace battle management aircraft ruled the skies over Guam during Exercise Cope North 22, executing multinational missions. CAPTION:

Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office (SRSPO) members test out the United States and Australian versions of the 737 P-8A Fuselage Stand. Story by Flight Lieutenant Laura Scougall. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Victorian company wins fab United States Navy contract

18/02/202218/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 909 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon, US Navy

A Victorian small business has been awarded a major contract with the United States Navy to provide tailored aircraft maintenance

Royal Australian Air Force aircraft join United States Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft on the taxiway at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam prior to conducting a multinational airdrop during Exercise Cope North 2022. Photo from USAF.

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Exercise Cope North proceeds in heightened-threat environment

18/02/202218/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 928 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, Guam, No. 2 Squadron, No. 33 Squadron, No. 35 Squadron

Typhoons and a heightened threat environment are just some of the scenarios faced by Australian, Japanese and United States participants in Exercise

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