U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Australian Army Soldiers, and Philippine Marines conduct a combined assault during Exercise Alon at Palawan, Philippines, Aug. 22, 2023. Exercise Alon, part of Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2023, is a bilateral amphibious training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, supported by MRF-D. The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness to respond to shared security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Matthew Wolf) - U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Australian Army Soldiers, and Philippine Marines conduct a combined assault during Exercise Alon at Palawan, Philippines, Aug. 22, 2023. Exercise Alon, part of Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2023, is a bilateral amphibious training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, supported by MRF-D. The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness to respond to shared security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Matthew Wolf)

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to No. 3 Squadron, maneuvers after receiving fuel from a RAAF KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport over Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 23, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the U.S.’s largest bilateral exercise in Australia that demonstrates the capability to rapidly deploy and operate to accomplish a wide range of missions alongside joint and allied partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.) - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to No. 3 Squadron, maneuvers after receiving fuel from a RAAF KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport over Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 23, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the U.S.’s largest bilateral exercise in Australia that demonstrates the capability to rapidly deploy and operate to accomplish a wide range of missions alongside joint and allied partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

Two soldiers in battle gear on patrol bump fists in a doorway, as a third leans out a window. - U.S. and German soldiers clear buildings during a field training exercise as part of Talisman Sabre 23 at the Townsville Field Training Area in Townsville, Australia, July 23, 2023.

Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, the commanding general of 1st Armored Division, talks with the Soldiers of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, at the Townsville Field Training Area, Townsville, Australia, July 24, 2023. Isenhower conducted a battlefield circulation within the training area to meet with key commanders as well as Soldiers of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment who are participating in Talisman Sabre 2023. - Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, the commanding general of 1st Armored Division, talks with the Soldiers of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, at the Townsville Field Training Area, Townsville, Australia, July 24, 2023. Isenhower conducted a battlefield circulation within the training area to meet with key commanders as well as Soldiers of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment who are participating in Talisman Sabre 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division and members of the Australian army receive a staff brief from members of 1st MARDIV during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia, July 20, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emeline Molla) - U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division and members of the Australian army receive a staff brief from members of 1st MARDIV during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia, July 20, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emeline Molla)

U.S. Marines with Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23 engage simulated targets during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 23 in Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 1, 2023. Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral exercise with MRF-D, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and Australian Defence Force, with Republic of Korea observers, working together to achieve fire, maneuver, and communications interoperability objectives. - U.S. Marines with Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23 engage simulated targets during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 23 in Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 1, 2023. Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral exercise with MRF-D, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and Australian Defence Force, with Republic of Korea observers, working together to achieve fire, maneuver, and communications interoperability objectives.