Philippine Navy contingent commander, Capt. Ryan L Bakabak PN(GSC) and BRP Miguel Malvar, commanding officer, Capt. Paul Michael P Hechanova PN(GSC) poses for a photo with Commander Darren Sleen, commanding officer of HMCS Regina, during Sleen's visit aboard the Philippine guided missile frigates BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 9, 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. (Philippine Navy photo by Lt. Menoel Orpilla)
| Date Taken: | 07.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.09.2026 20:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9802726 |
| VIRIN: | 260709-N-N0842-1004 |
| Resolution: | 1600x1066 |
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| Location: | JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US |
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