170723-N-NB544-089 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after training with the Australia Army in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the alliance. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle

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170723-N-NB544-089 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after training with the Australia Army in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the alliance. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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