(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)
SHOALWATER BAY, AUSTRALIA--Spc. Shawn Spafford an infantryman assigned to Charlie Troop 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry poses with an American Flag on the beach occupied by his troop during exercise Talisman Saber July 14 2017. During the exercise a series of war games New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought against and alongside Australian and New Zealand personnel.