[Red6]

"US assistance is evident in logistics support, but much more importantly in the politics of the UN Security Council."

http://www.pacom.mil

PACOM C-17s to assist Australian Defence Forces

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- A C-17 prepares for takeoff bound for the Solomon Islands. U.S. Pacific Command is providing two C-17 aircrafts to assist in positioning Australian Defence Force personnel and equipment in support of their peace operations in East Timor. The C-17 will transport Australian Defence Forces from the Solomon Islands to Australia.

Broadcast-quality (B-roll): C-17 departs Hickam Air Force Base
(May 26, 2006, 4mb Windows Media format)

(Official DoD photo and video by Tech. Sgt. Chris Vadnais, Air Force News Agency)

[naturalman1975]

Thanks for that - I've been trying to find a decent report of what support the US is providing - the media seems to be ignoring that part of the story.