ADF/US join forces to protect the environment [Image 12 of 51]

ROCKHAMPTON, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

07.15.2011

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kim McLendon 

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command         

U.S. Army Spc. Nadine Rivera, of San Antonio, with 57th Transportation Battalion based in Fort Lewis, Wash., works with Australia Defence Force Pvt. Ashley Pinfold, of Townsville, Queensland with 10th Force Support Battalion based in inspects vehicles for dirt and grease that may contain weeds and seeds. A strict ‘weed and seed’ bio-security management system is being implemented for all vehicles entering the Shoalwater Bay training area. The process prevents seeds of undesirable plants from spreading and harming Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sabre 2011 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and Australian forces to plan and conduct Combined Task Force operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability on a variety of missions from conventional conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance efforts.

• Date Taken: 07.15.2011
• Date Posted: 07.23.2011 05:39
• Photo ID: 432188
• VIRIN: 110715-N-OM503-120
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 2.42 MB
• Location: ROCKHAMPTON, QUEENSLAND, AU