From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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  • By Sheila deVera & Airman 1st Class Hunter Hites
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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

SLIDESHOW | images | From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

SLIDESHOW | images | From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

SLIDESHOW | images | From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

SLIDESHOW | images | From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

SLIDESHOW | images | From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

SLIDESHOW | images | From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

SLIDESHOW | images | From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

SLIDESHOW | images | U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

SLIDESHOW | images | U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

SLIDESHOW | images | From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

SLIDESHOW | images | U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

SLIDESHOW | images | U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

SLIDESHOW | images | U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A U.S. Air Force 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division move through a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division checks his gear at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division gather at the Joint Mobility Complex during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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German Army liaison 1st Lt. Tim H. receives equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division receive food during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.

U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III departs from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska providing airlift support for 11th Airborne Division soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre 25, July 13, 2025.

From the Arctic to 'Down Under': Talisman Sabre 25

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Talisman Sabre 25 is a bilateral exercise with multi-national participation hosted by Australia, in partnership with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The Talisman Sabre series is the principal Australian-U.S. military training activity focused on mid-intensity, high-end war fighting to ensure our forces are capable, interoperable, deployable on short notice and combat-ready.