U.S. Navy Capt. Steven Sherman, left, commodore, First Naval Construction Regiment, and commander of the RIMPAC 2026 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief camp welcomes Japan Self-Defense Forces Adm. Tateki Tawara, center, commander of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Rear Adm. Takuo Kobayashi, right, Surface Warfare Group One, to the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief camp on Ford Island, Hawaii, July 6, 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 3rd Class Daniel Lopez)
| Date Taken: | 07.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.07.2026 15:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9795820 |
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