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    I MEF commanding general visits USS ESSEX

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    06.18.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Cassidy Shepherd 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Christian F. Wortman, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force learns about ship handling from Sailors aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during his visit with the Marines and Sailors of 15th Marine Expeditionary unit and the Sailors of Essex in the Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2026, ahead of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 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. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Cassidy Shepherd)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2026
    Date Posted: 06.24.2026 16:17
    Photo ID: 9769381
    VIRIN: 260618-M-IA046-7242
    Resolution: 640x360
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    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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