U.S. Army Pfc. Sam McQuaid, assigned to 1st Squadron, 158th Cavalry Regiment, patrols while on a reconnaissance mission to gather intelligence on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's amphibious landing at Freshwater Bay, Australia, as part of the force-on-force training during Talisman Sabre 2011 on July 18, 2011.

Talisman Sabre is a combined biennial exercise between the U.S. and Australian militaries designed to enhance both nations� ability to respond to regional contingencies.

DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sebastian McCormack, U.S. Navy