US Army’s special plan for Qld dog beach
More than 700 US soldiers are expected to set up camp near a popular Queensland dog beach as they prepare for a first in ‘the United Nations of military exercises’.
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US sailors flock ashore as mega American war ship docks in Brisbane
The massive 257m-long USS America has docked in Brisbane with the crew set to flood ashore. Here’s what’s high on their must-do list.
‘Floating city’: Inside life on-board mega US warship docked in Qld
With its own meteorological department, dentist and hospital, the massive warship USS America is its own floating metropolis with 5000 people on board. Here’s what it’s like inside. SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO
Massive firepower: US ship, Marines to dock in Brisbane
Keen ship spotters might be able to catch a glimpse of the US Navy’s mighty vessels off Mackay, Gladstone, Brisbane, Bowen or Townsville over coming weeks.
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Popular NATO forces supporter ‘captured, tortured’ by Taliban
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Life changing service dog needs help of her own
A former soldier who credits his assistance dog with helping to turn his life around says the german shepherd is now in need of her own life saving help.
All access: Take a look inside incredible floating military city
Disappointed with not being allowed to come ashore the sailors of the USS America have invited Aussies for a virtual tour of the amphibious assault ship. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘My favourite’: Poignant moment captured at sea
US battleship commander tells of indescribable history-making moment captured on the Coral Sea. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Permission denied: Queenslander’s naval manoeuvre to visit mum
A Queensland man serving on board the USS America jokingly asked to “bum a lift” on an Osprey aircraft so he could visit his mother.
South Korean Marine: ‘It is our time to get involved’ in US-AUS military exercise
A South Korean Marine has thanked Australians for permitting his countrymen to join in with Exercise Talisman Sabre for the first time.
On-board ships in Australia for Talisman Sabre
Australia’s largest military exercise with the US, Talisman Sabre, is in its last week with about 17,000 servicemen and women from around the world involved. Take a look into the US and other foreign ships that cannot come ashore this year.
Fighter jets make emergency landing
Two RAAF fighter jets involved in Exercise Talisman Sabre make urgent calls prior to emergency landings.
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