Caption:
SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (June 20, 2007) -- A member of Beach Master
Unit (BMU) 1 watches as a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) departs the
beach after dropping off Marine cargo at the start of the field
training phase of Talisman Saber 2007 (TS07). TS07 is a biennial U.S.
and Australian-led Joint Task Force exercise designed to prepare both
nations for crisis action planning and execution of contingency
operations. TS07 maintains a high level of interoperability between
both 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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