3BCT Soldiers partake in opening day activities

Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Brian Erickson | Pfc. Austin Hogancamp, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, assist a child in pulling the charging handle of M240L machine gun on display during the opening day activities for Talisman Saber 15 began at the Rockhampton Showgrounds in Rockhampton, Australia, July 5, 2015.  

ROCKHAMPTON, QLD, AUSTRALIA

07.06.2015

Story by Sgt. Brian Erickson 

3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division

ROCKHAMPTON, Australia – Soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Broncos,” 25th Infantry Division, took part in the opening day activities at the Rockhampton Showgrounds, July 5, 2015.

The activities at the showgrounds marked the beginning of exercise Hamel 15, part of Talisman Sabre 15.

“Having the Soldiers out here [opening day] shows the deep connection between the Australian army, the Australian people and the U.S. people,” said Col. Scott Kelly, commander, 3rd BCT, 25th ID.

The event gave the residents of Rockhampton the opportunity to meet U.S. and Australian forces and see some of the equipment they will use during Talisman Saber 15.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, “No Fear,” 3rd BCT, 25th ID hosted a display that included a Humvee, and M240L machine gun, an M4 assault rifle and an M320 grenade launcher.

“It was a great opportunity to be out there, and we are happy we were able to interact with the public,” said Sgt. Jerry Brossman, a Soldier with 2-27 Infantry Regiment, 3rd BCT, 25th ID.

He said he truly enjoyed the opportunity to watch the residents of Australia learn and experience the display.

Talisman Saber 15 is a biennial training exercise designed to give the Australian and U.S. forces the opportunity to train together and build interoperability.

• Date Taken: 07.06.2015
• Date Posted: 07.06.2015 07:18
• Story ID: 169127
• Location: ROCKHAMPTON, QLD, AU