Philippine Coast Guard explosive ordnance disposal personnel participate in an improvised explosive device walkthrough training event alongside U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Peruvian Navy, Mexican Navy, and Royal New Zealand Navy EOD technicians during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 20, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 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 Seaman 1st Class Christopher Emmanuel Ojales)
| Date Taken: | 07.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.22.2026 15:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9822026 |
| VIRIN: | 260721-G-SY567-7991 |
| Resolution: | 1600x897 |
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| Location: | JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US |
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