Australian International Airshow

A Sailor with the Royal Australian Navy participates in the 2011 Avalon International Airshow in Geelong, Australia, March 4, 2011. The event is one of the largest airshows in the world. Several U.S. Air Force aircraft were displayed at the event including the B-1B Lancer, the C-17 Globemaster III, the F-22 Raptor and the C-130J Hercules. The airshow serves as an opportunity for U.S and senior military officials to engage with their Australian counterparts, and ultimately contribute toward interoperability between the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

Australian International Airshow

Visitors watch an aerial demonstration at the 2011 Avalon International Airshow in Geelong, Australia, March 4, 2011. The event is one of the largest airshows in the world. This year's event also celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force. Several U.S. Air Force aircraft were displayed at the event including the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the C-17 Globemaster III, the F-22 Raptor and the C-130J Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

Australian International Airshow

Staff Sgt. Chad Miller, a crew chief with the F-16 Demonstration Team from Misawa Air Base, Japan, interacts with visitors at the Avalon 2011 Australian International Airshow in Geelong, Australia, March 4, 2011. Several U.S. Air Force aircraft were displayed at the event including the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the C-17 Globemaster III, the F-22 Raptor and the C-130J Hercules. The event is one of the largest airshows in the world and coincides with a trade exposition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

Down Under Diversion

Airmen joined Sailors in gaining some knowledge about Australian Rules Football from players representing the Melboune Demons Football Club at Gosch’s Paddock in Melbourne, Australia, March 4, 2011. The Airmen are from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, while the Sailors are from the San Diego-based USS Shoup. The two groups took time out from attending the Avalon 2011 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition in Geelong, Australia. The event is one of the largest airshows in the world. The U.S. and Australian alliance spans more than 60 years and provides an opportunity for U.S and senior military officials to engage with their Australian counterparts, and ultimately contribute toward interoperability between the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

Down Under Diversion

Airmen joined Sailors in gaining some knowledge about Australian Rules Football from players representing the Melboune Demons Football Club at Gosch’s Paddock in Melbourne, Australia, March 4, 2011. The Airmen are from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, while the Sailors are from the San Diego-based USS Shoup. The two groups took time out from attending the Avalon 2011 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition in Geelong, Australia. The event is one of the largest airshows in the world. The U.S. and Australian alliance spans more than 60 years and provides an opportunity for U.S and senior military officials to engage with their Australian counterparts, and ultimately contribute toward interoperability between the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

Down Under Diversion

Airmen joined Sailors in gaining some knowledge about Australian Rules Football from players representing the Melboune Demons Football Club at Gosch’s Paddock in Melbourne, Australia, March 4, 2011. The Airmen are from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, while the Sailors are from the San Diego-based USS Shoup. The two groups took time out from attending the Avalon 2011 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition in Geelong, Australia. The event is one of the largest airshows in the world. The U.S. and Australian alliance spans more than 60 years and provides an opportunity for U.S and senior military officials to engage with their Australian counterparts, and ultimately contribute toward interoperability between the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young)