澳大利亚悉尼港，澳大利亚海军 WS-61“海王”MK50A 直升机降落到正离开悉尼港的卡尼贝拉号两栖登陆舰上，随舰参加美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习，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。（The ship's Flight Deck Team secures a Navy Sea King after landing on the aft Flight Deck onboard HMAS KANIMBLA, as the ship departs Sydney Harbour on its way to Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.）

太平洋珊瑚海，第3届美澳“护身军刀-2009”联合演习中，澳大利亚海军 WS-61“海王”MK50A 直升机在埃塞克斯号两栖攻击舰上加油。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。（U.S. Navy aviation boatswain's mates refuel a Royal Australian Navy H-3 Sea King helicopter, foreground, while a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 262, prepares to land aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while the ship is under way in the Coral Sea July 10, 2009. The ship is preparing for exercise Talisman Sabre 2009. Talisman Sabre is a biennial 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，澳大利亚海军 WS-61“海王”MK50A 直升机从埃塞克斯号两栖攻击舰上起飞。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。（USS ESSEX, Coral Sea (July 10, 2009) - A Royal Australian Navy H-3 "Seaking" helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is in preparation for exercise Talisman Saber 2009, a biennial training activity designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will improve combat readiness and interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. Essex is commanded by Capt. Brent Canady and the lead ship of the only forward-deployed U.S. Amphibious Ready Group and serves as the flagship for CTF 76, the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force commander. Task Force 76 is headquartered at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, with a detachment in Sasebo, Japan.）

太平洋珊瑚海海域，美澳“护身军刀-2007”联合演习中，澳大利亚海军 WS-61“海王”MK50A 直升机接近美国海军托尔图加号两栖船坞登陆舰准备降落。本届“护身军刀”共有32000人参加。（An Australian Sea King prepares to land on the flight deck of dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) while underway conducting exercise Talisman Saber 2007. TS07 is a U.S.-Australian joint and combined exercise involving 32,000 military members from both nations, which will feature crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations in land, sea and air maneuvers. Tortuga serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76.）

太平洋珊瑚海海域，美澳“护身军刀-2007”联合演习中，澳大利亚海军 WS-61“海王”MK50A 直升机准备降落到美国海军托尔图加号两栖船坞登陆舰上。本届“护身军刀”共有32000人参加。（USS TORTUGA ( LSD 46), Coral Sea (June 24) – A SK-50 Shark 20, an Australian helo prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) while currently underway conducting Talisman Saber 07 (TS 07) June 24. TS07 is a U.S.-Australian joint and combined exercise, involving 32,000 military members from both nations, which will feature crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations in land, sea and air maneuvers. Tortuga (LSD 46) is a dock landing ship serving under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76, the Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious force. ESG 7/Task Force 76 is headquartered at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, with an operating detachment in Sasebo, Japan.）

太平洋珊瑚海海域，美澳“护身军刀-2007”联合演习中，澳大利亚海军 WS-61“海王”MK50A 直升机接近美国海军埃塞克斯号两栖攻击舰准备降落。本届“护身军刀”共有32000人参加。（USS ESSEX (LHD 2), At Sea -- An Australian Navy Westland Sea King MK 50A helicopter from HMAS Manoora (LPA 52) conducts touch and go exercises while Airman Sheldon Victorine from the crash and salvage team observes from his P-25 fire fighting truck June, 24 during exercise Talisman Saber 07. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S. and Australian led Joint Task Force exercise designed to prepare both nations for crisis action planning and execution of contingency operations. TS07 maintains a high level of interoperability between both forces, demonstrating commitment to regional security and the U.S. and Australian military alliance. The exercise also supports increased flexibility and readiness, which are force multipliers in winning the Global War on Terror.）

太平洋珊瑚海海域，美澳“护身军刀-2007”联合演习中，澳大利亚海军 WS-61“海王”MK50A 直升机在美国海军埃塞克斯号两栖攻击舰上垂直补给。本届“护身军刀”共有32000人参加。（USS ESSEX (LHD 2), At Sea - Air Department's Airman Hector Djibaou, a landing signal enlisted (LSE) provides direction to an Australian Navy Westland Sea King MK 50A helicopter, from HMAS Manoora (LPA 52), picks up critical parts for USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), June 23. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S. and Australian led Joint Task Force exercise designed to prepare both nations for crisis action planning and execution of contingency operations. TS07 maintains a high level of interoperability between both forces, demonstrating commitment to regional security and the U.S. and Australian military alliance. The exercise also supports increased flexibility and readiness, which are force multipliers in winning the Global War on Terror.）