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Various U.S. and foreign military service members speak to each other during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Hawaii social event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) July 2, 2018. MCBH senior leadership invited RIMPAC participants and community leaders to a dinner at the Officer’s Club. 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 are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

Various U.S. and foreign military service members speak to each other during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Hawaii social event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) July 2, 2018. MCBH senior leadership invited RIMPAC participants and community leaders to a dinner at the Officer’s Club. 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 are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Raul Lianez, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks with Australian Army Maj. John Vergara, during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Hawaii social event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at MCBH July 2, 2018. MCBH senior leadership invited RIMPAC participants and community leaders to a dinner at the Officer’s Club. 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Raul Lianez, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks with Australian Army Maj. John Vergara, during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Hawaii social event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at MCBH July 2, 2018. MCBH senior leadership invited RIMPAC participants and community leaders to a dinner at the Officer’s Club. 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. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Berger, right, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks to Australian Capt. Paul O’Grady, deputy commander, Coalition Task Force 176, during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Hawaii social event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) July 2, 2018. MCBH senior leadership invited RIMPAC participants and community leaders to a dinner at the Officer’s Club. 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Berger, right, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks to Australian Capt. Paul O’Grady, deputy commander, Coalition Task Force 176, during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Hawaii social event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) July 2, 2018. MCBH senior leadership invited RIMPAC participants and community leaders to a dinner at the Officer’s Club. 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. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Marshalee Clarke, right, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks to Australian Sailors during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Hawaii social event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at MCBH July 2, 2018. MCBH senior leadership invited RIMPAC participants and community leaders to a dinner at the Officer’s Club. 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Marshalee Clarke, right, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks to Australian Sailors during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Hawaii social event as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at MCBH July 2, 2018. MCBH senior leadership invited RIMPAC participants and community leaders to a dinner at the Officer’s Club. 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. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Australian soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, load a combat rubber raiding craft onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during amphibious operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 2, 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, more than 45 ships and 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas P. Miller)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Australian soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, load a combat rubber raiding craft onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during amphibious operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 2, 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, more than 45 ships and 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas P. Miller)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Miller

Australian soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and Japanese soldiers with 2nd Regiment, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during amphibious operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 2, 2018. Twenty-Five nations, more than 45 ships and 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.

Australian soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and Japanese soldiers with 2nd Regiment, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during amphibious operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 2, 2018. Twenty-Five nations, more than 45 ships and 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. Thomas Miller

Japanese soldiers with 2nd Regiment, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, sit in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during amphibious operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 2, 2018. Twenty-Five nations, more than 45 ships and 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.

Japanese soldiers with 2nd Regiment, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, sit in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during amphibious operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 2, 2018. Twenty-Five nations, more than 45 ships and 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. Thomas Miller

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion listen to a brief during amphibious operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 2, 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 the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion listen to a brief during amphibious operations as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 2, 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

Australian soldiers with the Royal Australian Regiment and Japanese soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force work together during a beach insertion rehearsal as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 1, 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.

Australian soldiers with the Royal Australian Regiment and Japanese soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force work together during a beach insertion rehearsal as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 1, 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.

Photo by Sgt. Zachary Orr

Australian and Malaysian service members along with U.S. Marines board a CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter prior to conducting a helo cast during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2018. The helo cast training is meant to prepare the service members for an amphibious insertion during RIMPAC. 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.

Australian and Malaysian service members along with U.S. Marines board a CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter prior to conducting a helo cast during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2018. The helo cast training is meant to prepare the service members for an amphibious insertion during RIMPAC. 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 Sgt. Zachary Orr

Australian soldiers with the Royal Australian Regiment ride in a Zodiac Mark 2 Grand Raider general purpose inflatable boat during a beach insertion rehearsal as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 1, 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.

Australian soldiers with the Royal Australian Regiment ride in a Zodiac Mark 2 Grand Raider general purpose inflatable boat during a beach insertion rehearsal as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 1, 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 Sgt. Zachary Orr

A Philippine Marine simulates security during a beach insertion rehearsal as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Pyramid Rock at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 1, 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.

A Philippine Marine simulates security during a beach insertion rehearsal as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Pyramid Rock at Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 1, 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 Sgt. Zachary Orr

Indonesian Marine Lance Cpl. Bin Mohamad Azizul with the 10th Brigade Paratroopers tests an FGM-148 Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile in an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 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 Marine Lance Cpl. Bin Mohamad Azizul with the 10th Brigade Paratroopers tests an FGM-148 Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile in an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 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 Sgt. Zachary Orr

Indonesian Marines fire a stimulated M4 carbine in an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 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 fire a stimulated M4 carbine in an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 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 Sgt. Zachary Orr

Indonesian Marines fire stimulated M240B machine guns in an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 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 fire stimulated M240B machine guns in an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 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 Sgt. Zachary Orr

An Indonesian Marine tests out Marine Corps equipment during Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) on Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 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, more than 45 ships and 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 on the world's oceans.

An Indonesian Marine tests out Marine Corps equipment during Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) on Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 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, more than 45 ships and 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 on the world's oceans.

Photo by Sgt. Zachary Orr

Australian soldiers board a CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter prior to helo-cast training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2018. The helo-cast training is meant to prepare the service members for an amphibious insertion during RIMPAC. 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.

Australian soldiers board a CH-53 E Super Stallion helicopter prior to helo-cast training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2018. The helo-cast training is meant to prepare the service members for an amphibious insertion during RIMPAC. 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

U.S. Marines and Malaysian soldiers board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prior to conducting helo-cast training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2018. The helo-cast training is meant to prepare the service members for an amphibious insertion during RIMPAC. 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 and Malaysian soldiers board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prior to conducting helo-cast training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2018. The helo-cast training is meant to prepare the service members for an amphibious insertion during RIMPAC. 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

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion prepares to jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during helo-cast training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2018. The helo-cast training is meant to prepare the service members for an amphibious insertion during RIMPAC. 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.

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion prepares to jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during helo-cast training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Hawaii June 30, 2018. The helo-cast training is meant to prepare the service members for an amphibious insertion during RIMPAC. 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

Japanese soldiers with the Japan Self-Defense Forces form together during a beach insertion rehearsal at Pyramid Rock as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 1, 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.

Japanese soldiers with the Japan Self-Defense Forces form together during a beach insertion rehearsal at Pyramid Rock as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 1, 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Miller

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