150716-N-YD641-034 TIMOR SEA Members of Australian and New Zealand news outlets observe flight deck operations from the signal bridge of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a distinguished visitor embark as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian Defence Force Personnel to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries' ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts.