澳大利亚昆士兰海岸，美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，澳大利亚陆军 S-70A-9 直升机在卡尼贝拉号两栖登陆舰上完成热加油。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（An Australian Regular Army A25 Blackhawk helicopter (223) lands on HMAS KANIMBLA for a hot refuel during the Assault phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09, Freshwater Bay, Queensland. HMAS KANIMBLA participates in the Assault phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09, Freshwater Bay, Queensland. The Landing Platform Amphibious transported 270 embarked personnel from 3 Royal Australian Regiment, along with equipment and vehicles. The ship landed troops using a combination of LCM8 landing craft and A25 Blackhawk helicopters.）

澳大利亚昆士兰海岸，美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，澳大利亚陆军 S-70A-9 直升机登陆汤森岛。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（A Black Hawk helicopter comes in for a landing on Townshend Island during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.）

美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，澳大利亚陆军 S-70A-9 直升机在汤森岛上垂直补给。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（A Black Hawk helicopter carries provisions for personnel based on Townshend Island for live fire exercises as part of Talisman Saber 09. Exercise Talisman Saber is a United States led, Australian supported, training activity that is focused on the planning and conduct of 'high end' war-fighting involving a Combined Task Force. The exercise will aim to improve combat training, readiness and interoperability across the spectrum of military operations from conventional conflict to peacekeeping to humanitarian aid. TS09 is the third in this series of Australian-United States bilateral exercises.）

澳大利亚昆士兰州汤斯维尔空军基地，第3届美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，澳大利亚空军第38中队一架 DHC-4 运输机转向跑道滑行准备起飞。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（38 Squadron Caribou taxies for take off from RAAF Base Townsville, a Loadmaster waves so long to ground crews. Public Affairs coverage of RAAF Base Townsville, Base units include 323 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron, 44 Wing Detachment Townsville and 38 Squadron.）

澳大利亚昆士兰州汤斯维尔空军基地，第3届美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，澳大利亚空军第38中队一架 DHC-4 运输机进行飞行前检查。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（38 Squadron maintenance crew members preforming pre-flight checks on a Caribou on the flightline at RAAF Base Townsville. Public Affairs coverage of RAAF Base Townsville, Base units include 323 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron, 44 Wing Detachment Townsville and 38 Squadron.）

澳大利亚昆士兰海岸，第3届美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中， 佩尔航空一架 IAI-1124“西风”I 行政运输机低空飞越正在进行防空操练的达尔文号护卫舰。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（A Jet Commander does a low "fly past" by HMAS Darwin during an Air Defence Exercise.）

澳大利亚昆士兰海岸，第3届美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，佩尔航空一架 IAI-1124“西风”I 行政运输机低空飞越正在进行防空操练的达尔文号护卫舰。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（A Jet Commander does a low "fly past" by HMAS Darwin during an Air Defence Exercise.）

澳大利亚昆士兰海岸，第3届美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，美国海军 HSC-25“海岛骑士”战斗直升机中队一架 MH-60S 直升机悬停在埃塞克斯号两栖攻击舰上。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（USS ESSEX, a Wasp Class, Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) conducts flying operations off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Saber 09. USS Essex simultaneously conducting flight and amphibious operations during Exercise Talisman Saber.）

太平洋珊瑚海，第3届美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，美国海军 HSC-25“海岛骑士”战斗直升机中队一架 MH-60S 直升机在马斯廷号驱逐舰上接运水手。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（U.S. Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) prepare to board a MH-60S Knighthawk aircraft assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 to transfer to another vessel after the aircraft landed on the flight deck July 16, 2009, while the ship is under way in the Coral Sea. Mustin is participating in Talisman Sabre 2009. Talisman Sabre is a biennial combined training activity designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined operations.）

太平洋珊瑚海，第3届美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，美国海军军事海运司令部一架 SA-330J“美洲豹”直升机在埃尔哈特号干货/弹药补给船上垂直补给。本届“护身军刀”演习在澳大利亚北部地区，包括肖尔沃特湾，汤斯维尔展开，澳军参演人数为8000多名，美军则有16500人参加，演习期自7月6日至25日。（CORAL SEA (July 12, 2009) Sailors hook-up a pole pendant to a SA-330 Puma helicopter assigned to dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during vertical replenishment aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready group which participating in military exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, combined training activity designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined operations.）