HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators exit two U.S. Navy HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 (HSC-85) following their extraction July 13, 2017 from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland Australia. The team’s establishment of the tactical drop zone served as the first stage to the exercise’s massive tactical (MASS TAC) airdrop of 500 jumpers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

Two U.S. Navy HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 (HSC-85) prepare to land at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton, Australia following the extraction of U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators July 13, 2017, from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia. As the only Navy helicopter squadron dedicated to special operations support as a primary role, HSC-85 brings to the fight a unique and highly tactical rotary wing platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

Two U.S. Navy HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 (HSC-85) prepare to land at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton, Australia following the extraction of U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators July 13, 2017, from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia. As a part of Joint Special Operations Air Component-Pacific, HSC-85 brings to the fight a unique and highly tactical rotary wing platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

Two U.S. Navy HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 (HSC-85) land at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton, Australia following the extraction of U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators July 13, 2017, from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia. As the only Navy helicopter squadron dedicated to special operations support as a primary role, HSC-85 brings to the fight a unique and highly tactical rotary wing platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

Two U.S. Navy HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 (HSC-85) land at Camp Rocky in Rockhampton, Australia following the extraction of U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators July 13, 2017, from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia. As a part of Joint Special Operations Air Component-Pacific, HSC-85 brings to the fight a unique and highly tactical rotary wing platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators exit two U.S. Navy HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 (HSC-85) following their extraction July 13, 2017 from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland Australia. The tactical level exchanges and realistic scenario-based missions executed during Talisman Saber 2017 increased interoperability and partner capacity with between the U.S Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators exit two U.S. Navy HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 (HSC-85) following their extraction July 13, 2017 from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland Australia. The 320th STS operators can rapidly infiltrate into austere or hostile areas to enable airpower success in support of contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators gather together following their extraction July 13, 2017 from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provides the relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators gather together following their extraction July 13, 2017 from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland Australia during Talisman Saber 2017. The training exercise conducted between the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps strengthens joint interoperability and working relationship between the armed services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators gather together following their extraction July 13, 2017 from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland Australia. The tactical level exchanges and realistic scenario-based missions executed during Talisman Saber 2017 increased interoperability and partner capacity with between the U.S Air Force and Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators gather together following their extraction July 13, 2017 from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland Australia. The team infilled two days prior to the exercise’s massive tactical (MASS TAC) airdrop of 500 jumpers in order to establish the drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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HSC-85 supports SOF at Talisman Saber 2017

Published July 17, 2017
By Capt. Jessica Tait, 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs
353rd Special Operation Group

ROCKHAMPTON, Australia -- U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron combat controllers and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion operators exit two U.S. Navy HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 (HSC-85) following their extraction July 13, 2017 from Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland Australia. The team’s establishment of the tactical drop zone served as the first stage to the exercise’s massive tactical (MASS TAC) airdrop of 500 jumpers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)