The Philippine Coast Guard participated in an intensive urban search and rescue and air evacuation exercise during the humanitarian assistance and disaster response training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, alongside the United States Coast Guard and partner nations 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 Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lanie Locson]
| Date Taken: | 07.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.10.2026 16:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9803825 |
| VIRIN: | 260709-G-SY567-9870 |
| Resolution: | 1200x1600 |
| Size: | 218.28 KB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US |
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