Lt. j.g. William Mun, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), prepares to serve during a volleyball tournament against Peruvian Sailors, assigned to Makassar-class landing platform dock BAP Pisco (AMP-156), June 25, 2026, during 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Warr)
| Date Taken: | 06.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.26.2026 15:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9774483 |
| VIRIN: | 260625-N-DR102-1271 |
| Resolution: | 3240x2160 |
| Size: | 1.86 MB |
| Location: | PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII, US |
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