July 2017 - Troops from Australia, the USA, New
Zealand, Japan and Canada conducted a series of coordinated
attacks as part of the culminating activity for Talisman
Saber 2017 at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. The three main
battle groups making up the coalition ‘blue’ forces were
given a series of objectives to clear from the static ‘red’
forces. Australian and United States troops fought side by
side on both the blue and red teams.
Held every two years. the Talisman Saber series of exercises
is the principal Australian and United States Military
Training activity focused on the planning and conduct of
mid-intensity ‘high end’ war fighting.
U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Tom
Conning, Sgt. Jorge Higuera and Spc. Bradey Pettit Video edited by USA Patriotism!