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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, greets Col. Robb Mcdonald, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), June 18, 2026, ahead of RIMPAC 2026. Thirty-one nations, more than 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. 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. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ivan A. Garcia)
| Date Taken: | 06.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.23.2026 16:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9768322 |
| VIRIN: | 260618-N-XW565-1048 |
| Resolution: | 1945x1297 |
| Size: | 554.8 KB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 8 |
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