Seaman Darius Saucier-Alexander, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), tosses a messenger line to line handlers on the pier during a sea and anchor evolution while pulling into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for Rim of the Pacific 2026, June 21, 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 26 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy Mass communication Specialist Seaman Kenyatta Headley)
| Date Taken: | 06.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.23.2026 20:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9768766 |
| VIRIN: | 260621-N-IP019-1149 |
| Resolution: | 4928x3280 |
| Size: | 3.67 MB |
| Location: | PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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