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An unmanned surface vessel transits a body of water near a rainbow with an island's skyline and mountains in the background.

Chasing Rainbows in Paradise

An unmanned surface vessel returns to Sand Island near Honolulu, after delivering parts to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex during Rim of the Pacific, July 7, 2026. The exercise provided a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans.

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