July 13, 2025 55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships and combat readiness The 55th Wing has arrived in Australia, launching the execution of Talon Shield. This high-end training event reinforces the United States Air Force's ability to project power, integrate with allies, and execute from forward locations. Talon Shield is part of the larger exercise, Talisman Sabre,
July 1, 2025 55th Wing Airmen Deploy to Australia for Talon Shield, Advancing Agile Combat Readiness with Allied Partners Air Combat Command kicks off Talon Shield, an exercise involving rapid deployment with the Deployable Combat Wing model.