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July 31, 2025
Allied eyes on the fight: U.S. and Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25

On a dusty northern Australian airfield, deep in the heart of Exercise Talisman Saber 2025, a small but powerful coalition team is proving that command and control doesn't just happen in the sky. From the ground, a combined U.S. and Australian Battle Management Command and Control element is
July 21, 2025
Precision in motion: what it takes to deploy the 55th Wing to Australia

Deploying an U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint and nearly 200 of America’s finest Airmen and over 55 tons of equipment halfway across the globe isn’t routine, it’s a showcase of strategic reach, rapid integration, and operational dominance. It requires years of deliberate planning, intricate
July 18, 2025
From Pub Talk to Power Projection: How a shared vision brought the 55th Wing into Talisman Sabre

A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant from the 55th Wing and a Royal Australian Air Force sergeant from No. 10 Squadron sat across from each other at a local pub after a long day of flying operations. As they discussed their shared missions and growing trust between their units, a question came up: Why
July 15, 2025
55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness

Talon Shield centers on strengthening joint operational readiness and highlights the U.S. Air Force's AFFORGEN model — a deliberate force presentation strategy designed to ensure mission-ready Airmen are trained, equipped and deployable on demand.

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Allied eyes on the fight: U.S. and Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25

Precision in motion: what it takes to deploy the 55th Wing to Australia

From Pub Talk to Power Projection: How a shared vision brought the 55th Wing into Talisman Sabre

55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness