Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benn Van Balen, Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) lead coordinator, gives closing remarks during the RIMPAC 2026 Commander’s Conference in Sydney, Mar. 20, 2026. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sarah Eaton)
| Date Taken: | 03.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.20.2026 20:24 |
| Photo ID: | 9575169 |
| VIRIN: | 260320-N-DE082-1006 |
| Resolution: | 4693x3352 |
| Size: | 2.1 MB |
| Location: | SYDNEY, AU |
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