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U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment release a combat rubber raiding craft from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during helocast training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment release a combat rubber raiding craft from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during helocast training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter passes by during helocast training with Marines from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter passes by during helocast training with Marines from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hovers over the ocean off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, during helocast training with U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hovers over the ocean off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, during helocast training with U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter passes by during helocast training with Marines from the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter passes by during helocast training with Marines from the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment jump out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during helocast training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion and Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment jump out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during helocast training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 9, 2018. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit, reconnaissance forces to insert into a military area of operations or maritime insertion point. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

Chilean Navy Commodore Pablo Niemann, Combined Force Maritime Component Commander for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, speaks with RIMPAC participants on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 6, 2018. 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. 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 of the world’s oceans.

Chilean Navy Commodore Pablo Niemann, Combined Force Maritime Component Commander for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, speaks with RIMPAC participants on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 6, 2018. 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. 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 of the world’s oceans.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera

Chilean Navy Commodore Pablo Niemann, Combined Forces Maritime Component Commander for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, speaks with Chilean Marines at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 6, 2018. 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. 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 of the world’s oceans.

Chilean Navy Commodore Pablo Niemann, Combined Forces Maritime Component Commander for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, speaks with Chilean Marines at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 6, 2018. 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. 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 of the world’s oceans.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera

U.S. Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and Malaysian soldiers post security during assault amphibious vehicle familiarization training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 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. 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.

U.S. Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and Malaysian soldiers post security during assault amphibious vehicle familiarization training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 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. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Miller

Malaysian soldiers provide security during assault amphibious vehicle familiarization training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 2018. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable MAGTF and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. 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.

Malaysian soldiers provide security during assault amphibious vehicle familiarization training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 2018. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable MAGTF and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Miller

Indonesian Marines prepare to be flipped upside down simulating an aircraft water evacuation during shallow water egress training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 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. 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.

Indonesian Marines prepare to be flipped upside down simulating an aircraft water evacuation during shallow water egress training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 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. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera

Indonesian Marines standby to enter the pool during shallow water egress training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 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. 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.

Indonesian Marines standby to enter the pool during shallow water egress training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 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. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera

An Indonesian Marine gets flipped upside down simulating an aircraft water evacuation during shallow water egress training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 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. 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.

An Indonesian Marine gets flipped upside down simulating an aircraft water evacuation during shallow water egress training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 5, 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. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera

Canadian Army Sdt. Tondreau Blanchet, a machine gunner with the Royal 22e Régiment, fires his weapon at a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Canadian Army Sdt. Tondreau Blanchet, a machine gunner with the Royal 22e Régiment, fires his weapon at a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

Canadian Army Sdt. Michael Simard with the Royal 22e Régiment fires at a target during a live-fire range as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Canadian Army Sdt. Michael Simard with the Royal 22e Régiment fires at a target during a live-fire range as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

Canadian Army Sdt. Michael Simard with the Royal 22e Régiment, prepares to engage his target at a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Canadian Army Sdt. Michael Simard with the Royal 22e Régiment, prepares to engage his target at a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment plan a squad-level attack at a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment plan a squad-level attack at a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment hike to a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment hike to a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

Canadian soldiers with Royal 22e Régiment take a defensive posture while conducting a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Canadian soldiers with Royal 22e Régiment take a defensive posture while conducting a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment move to their next objective while conducting a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment move to their next objective while conducting a live-fire range during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 2018. The training provided a dynamic environment, challenging leaders at the fire team and squad level by requiring the soldiers to react to pop-up targets in a tactical setting. 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. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment shoot at targets during a live-fire range as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 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. 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.

Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment shoot at targets during a live-fire range as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 6, 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. 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.

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific