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    RIMPAC’s lost shots [Image 7 of 222]

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    Three military personnel in combat gear are positioned on the deck of a vessel at dusk or dawn, overlooking open water. They appear to be in a briefing or coordination posture, with one individual facing the others and speaking. The scene suggests a maritime operation or amphibious exercise.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.29.2016

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba 

    U.S. Navy           

    PACIFIC OCEAN – Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division wait until a tactical vessel inserts them into position before starting a reconnaissance and surveillance training mission part of 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

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    Date Taken: 07.29.2016
    Date Posted: 02.16.2017 00:33
    Photo ID: 3169535
    VIRIN: 160729-M-DJ953-0013
    Resolution: 5760x3240
    Size: 6.28 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US

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