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Royal Australian Air Force military working dogs have effectively highlighted their capabilities during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019.
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The working dogs carried out multiple roles during the massive exercise, providing security and support for military aviation assets at Queensland's Rockhampton Airport, which had US and NZ aircraft stationed there alongside ADF aircraft.
Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Williamson and Dutch Shepherd Afra, of No. 1 Security Forces Squadron, were just one of the teams working in Queensland as part of the exercise.
“This was my first Talisman Sabre and I enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside other Australian Defence Force and international personnel from various nations and enhance my understanding of the contributions they make to national defence,” LACW Williamson said.
“Afra and I have been a working team for three years and it’s great to work with her every day providing security for both Australian and international aircraft and personnel that took part in the exercise.”
As part of the Australian Army’s 2nd General Health Battalion field hospital, a fully functional veterinary clinic was in operation at Williamson airfield during the exercise.
The clinic could be deployed alongside the military field hospital in operations if required. If any military working dogs were injured during a real-life operation, it could be afforded similar health and medical care provided to service men and women.
