BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to commence the sea phase of the Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, marking another significant milestone in the PCG's historic first participation in the world's largest international maritime exercise. 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]
| Date Taken: | 07.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.11.2026 15:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9805533 |
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