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A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing takes off during exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, July 7, 2025, in New South Wales, Australia. Held across multiple regions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, TS25 is designed to enhance multinational coordination in responding to regional crises and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing prepares for takeoff for a flight during exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, July 7, 2025, in New South Wales, Australia. More than 30,000 U.S., Australian, and other international military personnel will participate in TS25, from July to August 2025, around Australia and Papua New Guinea. These events strengthen relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, enhance our collective capability to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing prepares for takeoff in an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship for a flight during exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, July 7, 2025, in New South Wales, Australia. Held across multiple regions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, TS25 is designed to enhance multinational coordination in responding to regional crises and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing arms an M137A1 105mm artillery cannon during live-fire training over a live-fire range in Australia during exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, July 11, 2025. Held across multiple regions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, TS25 is designed to enhance multinational coordination in responding to regional crises and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing controls sensors on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship during a live-fire training event over a live-fire range in Australia during exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, July 11, 2025. Held across multiple regions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, TS25 is designed to enhance multinational coordination in responding to regional crises and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing catches spent brass casings during live-fire training as part of exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 over a live-fire range in Australia, July 11, 2025. Held across multiple regions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, TS25 is designed to enhance multinational coordination in responding to regional crises and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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A U.S. Air Force Mission Sustainment Team assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing finishes setting up camp during Talisman Sabre 2025 in Queensland, Australia, July 14, 2025. Held across multiple regions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, TS25 is designed to enhance multinational coordination in responding to regional crises and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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A Mission Sustainment Team assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing set up a tent for Talisman Sabre operations at Macrossan Training Area, Australia, July 14, 2025. More than 40,000 U.S., Australian, and other international military personnel will participate in TS25, from July to August 2025, around Australia and Papua New Guinea. These events strengthen relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, enhance our collective capability to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns, and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing walk to the flight line to perform a military free fall during exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, July 9, 2025, in New South Wales, Australia. Held across multiple regions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, TS25 is designed to enhance multinational coordination in responding to regional crises and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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27th Special Operations Wing participates in Talisman Sabre 2025

Published July 8, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

RAAF BASE RICHMOND, Australia -- A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing takes off during exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, July 7, 2025, in New South Wales, Australia. Held across multiple regions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, TS25 is designed to enhance multinational coordination in responding to regional crises and foster peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)