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SHOALWATER BAY, Queensland (June 17, 2007) -- USS Essex conducts a beach landing rehearsal during Exercise Talisman Saber (TS 07). Talisman Saber is a U.S. and Australian led Joint Task Force exercise designed to prepare both nations for crisis action planning and the execution of contingency operations. TS07 will maintain a high level of interoperability between U.S. and Australian forces, demonstrating commitment to regional security and the U.S. and Australian military alliance. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Didier (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
June 17, 2007
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Didier
Caption Writer
LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
LHD 2
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Well deck stern gate doors open, ship ballasted down