USAF, RAAF increase interoperability during Exercise Global Dexterity 23-1

Published May 8, 2023
By Senior Airman Makensie Cooper
15th Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE AMBERLEY, AUSTRALIA (AFNS) --

Exercise Global Dexterity 2023 is being conducted at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley. The exercise is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift and airdrop capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and the RAAF.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jovanni Banuchi, 535th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares for a high-altitude airdrop during a training flight during Global Dexterity 23-1, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, April 27, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of Exercise Global Dexterity between the U.S. Air Force and our Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening our military partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jovanni Banuchi, 535th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares for a high-altitude airdrop during a training flight during Global Dexterity 23-1, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, April 27, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of the exercise between the U.S. Air Force and Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening military partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. John Gogal, 535th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares for a high-altitude airdrop for Global Dexterity 23-1 during a training flight in the skies of Australia, April 27, 2023. This exercise is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force and learn from each other to strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. John Gogal, 535th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares for a high-altitude airdrop in Global Dexterity 23-1 during a training flight in the skies of Australia, April 27, 2023. The exercise is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force and learn from each other to strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

U.S. Air Force Garrett Fisher, 15th Operations Group commander, conducts a preflight inspection on a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III for a training flight during Global Dexterity 23-1 at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, April 25, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of Exercise Global Dexterity, the exercise’s focus is to learn from one another to develop air force capabilities in the U.S. and Australia that are operationally resilient and effective in achieving mission success across a spectrum of tactical objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — U.S. Air Force Garrett Fisher, 15th Operations Group commander, conducts a preflight inspection on a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III for a training flight during the sixth iteration of Global Dexterity 23-1 at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, April 25, 2023. The exercise is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift and airdrop capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and the RAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III conducts touch and goes during a scheduled training flight during Exercise Global Dexterity 23-1 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, April 25, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of Exercise Global Dexterity between the United States Air Force and our Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening our military partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — U.S. Air Force Maj. Dane Wold, No. 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, conducts touch-and-goes maneuvers during a scheduled training flight during exercise Global Dexterity 23-1 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, April 25, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of Global Dexterity between the U.S. Air Force and Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening our military partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

The bilateral training includes low-level formations, airdrops, night vision flights and aerial refueling.

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flies in a two-ship formation during a training flight for Global Dexterity 23-1 at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, April 27, 2023. This exercise is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force and learn from each other to strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — A Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flies in a two-ship formation during a training flight for Global Dexterity 23-1 at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, April 27, 2023. The exercise is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force and learn from each other to strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Dane Wold, No. 36 Squadron pilot, prepares to receive fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) in the skies over Australia during a training flight for Global Dexterity 23-1, April 25, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of Exercise Global Dexterity between the U.S. Air Force and our Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening our military partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — U.S. Air Force Maj. Dane Wold, No. 36 Squadron pilot, prepares to receive fuel from a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport in the skies over Australia during a training flight for Global Dexterity 23-1, April 25, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of the exercise between the U.S. Air Force and Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening military partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

The joint training and integration strengthens relationships and validates unilateral training while sharpening the collective readiness to operate effectively in a safe and secure Indo-Pacific.

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III is parked on the flightline alongside Royal Australian Air Force C-17’s during the start of Exercise Global Dexterity 23-1 at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, April 25, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of Exercise Global Dexterity between the United States Air Force and our Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening our military partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III is parked on the flightline alongside Royal Australian Air Force C-17’s during the start of exercise Global Dexterity 23-1 at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, April 25, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of the joint exercise U.S. Air Force and Indo-Pacific partners, the Royal Australian Air Force, and focuses on strengthening military partnership in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jovanni Banuchi, 535th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and Royal Australian Air Force Maddy Hardy, No. 36 Squadron loadmaster, sit on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III during a training flight around the skies of Australia for Global Dexterity 23-1, April 27, 2023. Exercise Global Dexterity 2023 is being conducted at RAAF Base Amberley, and is designed to help enhance air cooperation between the U.S. and Australia and increase our combined capabilities, improving security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jovanni Banuchi, 535th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and Royal Australian Air Force Maddy Hardy, No. 36 Squadron loadmaster, sit on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III during a training flight around the skies of Australia for Global Dexterity 23-1, April 27, 2023. The exercise is being conducted at RAAF Base Amberley and is designed to help enhance air cooperation between the U.S. and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

U.S. Air Force Garrett Fisher, 15th Operations Group commander, flies a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Global Dexterity 23-1 during a training flight around Queensland, Australia, April 25, 2023. The exercise’s focus is to learn from one another to develop air force capabilities in the U.S. and Australia that are operationally resilient and effective in achieving mission success across a spectrum of tactical objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper) — U.S. Air Force Garrett Fisher, 15th Operations Group commander, flies a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Global Dexterity 23-1 during a training flight around Queensland, Australia, April 25, 2023. The exercise is designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift and airdrop capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and the RAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

The partnership between Australia and the U.S. is vital given the changing strategic environment in the region and demonstrates the commitment to revitalizing alliances between the two allies.

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