QUEENSLAND, Australia – Multiple U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft executed a joint force-entry operation into Australia, deploying U.S. Army and international paratroopers in support of Talisman Sabre 25.
Originating from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, the mission spanned the immense distances of the Pacific, sustained by U.S. Air Force aerial refueling operations. It culminated in the precision insertion of 314 U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division, Australian Defence Force, and German Army paratroopers into a designated drop zone in eastern Australia.
“We employ large formations to quickly and effectively place mass at the time and place of our choosing,” said U.S. Air Force...
07.16.2025 | BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AU |
Story by Maj. Eve Derfelt
Demonstrating a commitment to readiness and collaborative partnerships, the 163rd Attack Wing joined forces with the 195th Wing, California Military Department, and California Office of Emergency Services for a Joint All Hazards Assessments and Awareness exercise.
The 163d Attack Wing leadership is well on its way to implementing an A-Staff to bolster commanders’ decision-making capabilities, enhance command and control of wing operations, and integrate as a total-force partner.
