U.S. Soldiers depart in support of exercise Talisman Sabre
U.S. Army Pvt. Marcus Puentes, a combat medic assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, carries equipment during a personnel deployment function line in support of Talisman Sabre at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025. Talisman Sabre is a bilateral exercise that takes place in Australia and reflects the closeness of the Australian and U.S. Alliance and the strength of the multi-national military relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Hites)