 Exercise, Halisman Sabre kicked off July 11th with no fanfare and no ceremonies, just everyone showing up and going to work. What makes this exercise special is that it gives both American and Australian forces a chance to work together, which can set them up for success in real world scenarios. We are currently serving in the same theatres, doing the same jobs. We are both members of the Pacific region and we're always called upon to work together in times of need. Every opportunity that we get to work together, whether it be in a simulated wartime capacity or in other capacities, just makes us a better force for good. Reporting from Royal Australian Air Force Base in Townsville, Australia, I'm Corporal Bradley Hansen.