Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) prepare to receive cargo from the military sealift command underway replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) during a replenishment-at-sea and as part of Talisman Saber 17. Green Bay, part of a combined U.S. -Australia-New Zealand expeditionary strike group, is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase naval proficiencies in operating against blue-water adversarial threats and in its primary mission of launching Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S. -Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S. -Australia alliance. (Photo by U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Myers)
In this file photo, an MH-60 Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 drops cargo pallets on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during replenishment-at-sea (RAS), June 16, 2017. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas)
A set of MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft fly in formation above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sydney, Australia, June 29, 2017. The MV-22Bs belong to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced). VMM-265 (Rein.) is part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group arrived in Sydney after transiting south across the vast Pacific Ocean, from Okinawa, Japan, to southeastern Australia in just over three weeks. Sydney is a favorite port stop for both Marines and Sailors crossing the Pacific. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan)
Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) pulls into the Sydney Harbor as part of a port visit, June 29,2017. Bonhomme Richard is in Sydney to advance U.S. – Australian relations ahead of the bilateral training exercise Talisman Saber. During the visit, Bonhomme Richard will host a reception, ships tours and experience the culture of the historic city. (Photo by MC2 Sarah Villegas)
Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, left, and Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. David Johnston, Australian Defense Force Chief of Joint Operations, unfurl the ceremonial Talisman Saber 2017 flag during the Talisman Saber 2017 opening ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), June 29, 2017. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral military exercise that combines a field training exercise and command post exercise to strengthen interoperability and response capabilities to uphold the tenets of the U.S.-Australian alliance. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas)
A set of MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft fly in formation above Sydney Harbor. Below are the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. The MV-22Bs belong to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), June 29, 2017. VMM-265 (Rein.) is part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group arrived in Sydney after transiting south across the vast Pacific Ocean, from Okinawa, Japan, to southeastern Australia in just over three weeks. Sydney is a favorite port stop for both Marines and Sailors crossing the Pacific. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T. T. Parish)
Capt. Nate Moyer, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), and Cmdr. Peter Mellick, from the Royal Australian Navy, discuss ship maneuvers during a sea and anchor detail. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency, June 28, 2017. (Photo by Sarah Myers)
CORAL SEA (July 6, 2017) -- Ships from a combined U.S.–Australia-New Zealand expeditionary strike group conducted a multi-ship replenishment-at-sea (RAS) and vertical replenishment (VERP) during Talisman Saber 17.
The strike group was undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase naval proficiencies in operating against blue-water adversarial threats and in its primary mission of launching Marine forces ashore in the littorals.
The amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20), the amphibious assault USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the military sealift command underway replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), the Royal Australian Navy frigate helicopter HMAS Anzac (FFH 150), and the military sealift command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) conducted the multi-ship RAS and VERP during Talisman Saber 17.
Talisman Saber 17 is a biennial U.S. -Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S. -Australia alliance.
MSC operates approximately 120 non-combatant, civilian-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships, conduct specialized missions, strategically preposition combat cargo at sea around the world, and move military cargo and supplies used by deployed U.S. forces and coalition partners.