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U.S. Navy Capt. Matthew Letcher, the deputy commander of Combined Task Force 172, discusses the capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft during a media availability for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, July 7, 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 2nd Class Analice Baker)
| Date Taken: | 07.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.08.2026 15:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9798272 |
| VIRIN: | 260707-N-DP708-1128 |
| Resolution: | 5580x3713 |
| Size: | 2.27 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII, US |
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