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A U.S. soldier prepares to participate in a personnel drop from a C-17 Globemaster in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 near Queensland, Australia, July 13, 2025. The bilateral exercise reflects the close military relationship between Australia and the U.S.

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