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U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), man the rails as they transit into Pearl Harbor for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, June 21, 2026. Thirty nations, more than 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides 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. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Rhodes Jr.)

USS Essex Mans the Rails for RIMPAC 26

USS Essex Mans the Rails for RIMPAC 26

U.S. Marines assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, load personnel and equipment onto landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, during an in-stream offload at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 8, 2026. The in-stream offload transported personnel and equipment from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to shore as part of the 15th MEU disembarkation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026. Thirty nations, more than 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides 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. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

Marines Arrive, Offload From USS Essex

Marines Arrive, Offload From USS Essex

Aerial shot of a large dock with multiple parking areas for large military ships.

U.S., Partner Forces Conclude RIMPAC 2024

U.S., Partner Forces Conclude RIMPAC 2024

VADM John Wade, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet and Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 Combined Task Force Commander, speaks about the final accomplishments and success of 2024 RIMPAC, July 31.Twenty nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides 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. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Hannah Mohr)

Commander Wraps Up RIMPAC

Commander Wraps Up RIMPAC

Logistics in Action

Logistics in Action

The word RIMPAC in bold with 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron 2024 underneath against a black background.

Airmen Participate in RIMPAC 24

Airmen Participate in RIMPAC 24

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the 927th Air Refueling Wing, Florida. refuels a U.S. Navy FA-18E Super Hornet near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 13. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides 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. RIMPAC 24 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)

Explosive ordnance technicians from the Republic of Korea and the United States conduct integrated fast rope training from a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to 2-25 Aviation Regiment, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Hawaii, July 18. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides 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. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

Fast Rope Training

Fast Rope Training