U.S. Marines, Army test fueling systems during RIMPAC - U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Michehl, a line noncommissioned officer with Marine Wing Support Detachment 24, controls forward arming and refueling point operations after refueling a Bell AH-1W Super Cobra during a field test for the Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability system as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 18, 2018. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific.

Canadian soldiers team up with U.S. Marines for amphib raid during RIMPAC - Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment exit an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle during an amphibious raid as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 13, 2018. This evolution provided an opportunity for participating nations to share best practices which included loading and unloading drills as well as squad attacks. RIMPAC demonstrates the value of amphibious forces and provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Forces enhancing the critical crisis response capability of U.S. forces and partners globally.

RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. - Chilean Marine Cpl. German Letelier, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, 211 Company, 21 Battalion, Chilean Marine Corps, engages enemy combatant role players during a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) training event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 12, 2018. A NEO is conducted to evacuate citizens whose lives are in danger. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific.

RIMPAC demonstrates the value of amphibious forces and provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Forces enhancing the critical crisis response capability of U.S. forces and partners globally. - A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides overwatch during an integrated squad exercise with Mexican marines assigned to the Amphibious Marine Infantry Brigade as they navigate the infantry immersion trainer (IIT) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. The IIT provided the Marines with “hands on” practical application of tactical skills and decision making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment. RIMPAC demonstrates the value of amphibious forces and provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Forces enhancing the critical crisis response capability of U.S. forces and partners globally. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. - U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion take to the sea at an assault amphibious vehicle familiarization training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2018. Marines training with partner nations from around the world enhances prowess. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy)

RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. - Marines assigned to Task Force Mexico tactically exit an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during air-to-ground helicopter training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2018. The training is a crucial part of ensuring the safety, proficiency and speed of the multilateral air-ground team. Marines training with partner nations from around the world enhances prowess. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific.

An Australian soldier prepares to use a Shallow Water Egress Trainer, a device designed to simulate an off shore emergency during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Training at the pool introduced participants to breathing compressed air and maneuvering upside down underwater to simulate a water survival situation. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships, 6 submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. - An Australian soldier prepares to use a Shallow Water Egress Trainer, a device designed to simulate an off shore emergency during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Training at the pool introduced participants to breathing compressed air and maneuvering upside down underwater to simulate a water survival situation. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships, 6 submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) waits for his squad leader to give the signal to advance positions during an amphibious assault at Pyramid Rock Beach. The JGSDF conducted the training exercise with U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, based in Okinawa, Japan. The world's largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014, provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. - A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) waits for his squad leader to give the signal to advance positions during an amphibious assault at Pyramid Rock Beach. The JGSDF conducted the training exercise with U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, based in Okinawa, Japan. The world's largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014, provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Kyle Durant, Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon commander, Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kane’ohe Bay, uses a radio to communicate with the USS Essex (LHD-2) from Pyramid Rock beach July 12, during Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2012. Approximately 2,200 troops from nine countries are part of the Combined Force Land Component Command, and will be conducting amphibious and land-based operations throughout the exercise in order to enhance mutual capabilities and joint interoperability. - U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Kyle Durant, Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon commander, Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kane’ohe Bay, uses a radio to communicate with the USS Essex (LHD-2) from Pyramid Rock beach July 12, during Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2012. Approximately 2,200 troops from nine countries are part of the Combined Force Land Component Command, and will be conducting amphibious and land-based operations throughout the exercise in order to enhance mutual capabilities and joint interoperability.