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    Forty Ships and Submarines Steam in Close Formation During RIMPAC - USS Tucson (SSN 770) [Image 6 of 17]

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    A large submarine is photographed on the surface of open ocean, traveling at moderate speed with visible bow and stern wake. The vessel appears to be a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) based on its elongated hull profile and sail (conning tower) design. The image is taken from an aerial perspective, likely from a helicopter or aircraft.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    07.28.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ace Rheaume 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    160728-N-SI773-2209 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2016) Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) transits in close formation as one of 40 ships and submarines representing 13 international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, 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 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ace Rheaume/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.28.2016
    Date Posted: 07.30.2016 15:53
    Photo ID: 2757590
    VIRIN: 160728-N-SI773-2209
    Resolution: 4694x3125
    Size: 1.84 MB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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