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An air-cushioned landing craft sends up spray and makes waves on a body of water with blue water and a blue sky during daytime.

Pacific Spray

A Navy air-cushioned landing craft returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 14, 2026. The world's largest international maritime exercise, Rimpac 26 brings together 30 nations, 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel for a unique training opportunity.

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