Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Event runs from: 7/11/2011  through: 7/29/2011 

Talisman Sabre 2011
Talisman Saber 2011 
Talisman Sabre 2011

Talisman Sabre 2011 is a bilateral exercise designed to train Australian and U.S. Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations in order to improve Australian/U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. This exercise is a major undertaking that reflects the closeness of our alliance and the strength of the ongoing military-military relationship.

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USS Germantown
USS Germantown Returns to Sasebo Following Talisman Sabre
SASEBO, Japan - The USS Germantown (LSD 42) returned to Sasebo after completing Summer Patrol Aug. 25.
Amphibious assault vehicles from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Germantown Offloads 31st MEU
The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) offloaded Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan.
An amphibious assault vehicle enters the well deck of USS Germantown (LSD 42)
USS Germantown Arrives In Brisbane for Port Visit
The forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and embarked Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Brisbane, Australia for a port visit.
Sailors assigned to the USS Germantown and Marines assigned to the 31st MEU man the rails
USS Germantown Holds Change of Command During Brisbane Port Visit
BRISBANE, Australia - Cmdr. Carol McKenzie relieved Cmdr. A. D. Hull as commanding officer during a change of command on board the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while the ship is in Brisbane, Australia during a port visit.
Essex ARG, 31st MEU Wrap Up Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011
Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) back loaded their amphibious craft and gear to the forward-deployed amphibious dock-landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), July 30 from Freshwater Beach, Australia, marking the end of exercise Talisman Sabre 2011
USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54)
Midshipmen Visit Curtis Wilbur
Future naval officers from the U.S. Naval Academy and Oregon State University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) have been given the opportunity to gain real life experience aboard USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54).
Destroyer Squadron 15 Completes Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011
U.S. Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 embarked on board USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) concluded their at sea participation for the exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 with U.S, Australian and Canadian air, land and maritime forces.
Port Visit - TOWNSVILLE, Australia
Ceremony Welcomes USS Germantown Sailors to Townsville, Australia
The city of Townsville welcomed the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) Sailors and embarked Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to the city during an official ceremony held at the Army Museum North Queensland.
Talisman Sabre 2011
BMU 1, ACU 5 Train Australian Army Beachmasters During Talisman Sabre
Members of Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1 and Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 conducted training with beachmasters of the 35th Water Transport Squadron (WTS) of the Australian Defence Force at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Sabina Point, Australia.
Talisman Sabre 2011 Exercise
Cowpens Sailors Use Total Force Integration to Build Skills, Relations
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) started its total force integration with Commander Task Force (CTF 70) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW 5) embarked in USS George Washington (CVN 73), along with ships from the Royal Australian Navy to ramp up for the upcoming Talisman Saber (TS 11) joint exercise.
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USS Fitzgerald Completes Successful Firing Exercise During Talisman Sabre 2011
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) demonstrated its naval surface fire support (NSFS) capabilities during a firing exercise off the coast of Australia July 12-13, in support of exercise Talisman Sabre 2011.
DC3 Steven Rebella demonstrates the proper usage of the CO2 fire extinguisher aboard USS Essex.
Navy Staffs Support Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 Around the Clock
Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF 76) and Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11 (CPR 11) began the first phase of exercise Talisman Sabre 2011(TS11) this week by standing 24-hour command-and-control watches aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).
Opening ceremony for the exercise Talisman Sabre 2011
Exercise Talisman Sabre begins in northern Australia
Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, right, meets and greets soldiers of the Royal Australian Army at the opening ceremony for the exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
Blue Ridge Arrives in Brisbane
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Brisbane, Australia in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 (TS11).
USS Germantown Arrives In Townsville for Port Visit, Start Talisman Sabre
The forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and embarked Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Townsville, Australia for a port visit.
Sailors and Marines onboard USS Germantown (LSD 42) man the rails in Townsville, Australia
USS Germantown Arrives In Australia for Talisman Sabre
Sailors and Marines onboard the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) man the rails as the ship arrives in Townsville, Australia.
USS Germantown (LSD 42) replenishment at sea (RAS)
CTF 76 Gears Up for Talisman Sabre 2011
Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF 76) is preparing to participate with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 (TS11).
TACRON 12 Embarks for Talisman Sabre
The Tactical Air Control Squadron 12 (TACRON), embarked with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to provide support for the 2011 Talisman Sabre (TS11) exercise.
Sailors assigned to USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) retrieve a rigid hull inflatable boat
USS Fitzgerald and USS McCampbell Visit Sydney
USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85) will visit Sydney before participating in Talisman Sabre 2011, a joint-exercise with the Royal Australian Navy.

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