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    RIMPAC 2014 PHOTOEX [Image 16 of 18]

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    The image shows a multi-nation naval formation at sea, with a prominent gray warship bearing hull number 886 and a red flag (consistent with People's Liberation Army Navy markings) in the foreground. Several additional warships of varying sizes and configurations are visible in the background, suggesting a joint naval exercise or formation sailing. The scene takes place in open blue ocean under partly cloudy skies.

    People's Republic of China, People's Liberation Army (Navy) ship PLA(N) Qiandaohu (AO 886) steams in close formation as one of 42 ships and submarines representing 15 international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships, six 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 and Southern California. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon Renfroe/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.25.2014
    Date Posted: 07.29.2014 20:41
    Photo ID: 1471719
    VIRIN: 140725-N-FC670-3017
    Resolution: 4525x1641
    Size: 3 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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