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    JMSDF EOD technicians participate in an cache response drill during RIMPAC 2026 [Image 8 of 12]

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    Military or law enforcement personnel in blue digital camouflage uniforms are engaged in a physical task in a forested outdoor environment. The central figure wears a tactical helmet with a flag patch and a name tag reading 'MEDA', along with a chest rig and unit patches. The personnel appear to be conducting a search, rescue, or debris-clearing operation.

    BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    07.21.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class August Clawson      

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians transport simulated ordnance during training at Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 21, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson)

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    Date Taken: 07.21.2026
    Date Posted: 07.28.2026 16:25
    Photo ID: 9832214
    VIRIN: 260721-N-VX022-1090
    Resolution: 8294x4665
    Size: 7.67 MB
    Location: BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, HAWAII, US
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    A person wearing a blue uniform and tactical gloves is examining or handling what appear to be mortar rounds or rocket-propelled munitions found in a concealed outdoor location among rocks and leaf litter. The munitions appear to be cached or hidden in a natural crevice. The scene suggests a military or law enforcement discovery/recovery operation.
    An overhead view of military or law enforcement personnel in digital camouflage uniforms navigating rocky terrain in a forested environment. The central figure wears a black helmet and white tactical gloves, positioned between large moss-covered boulders. Several cylindrical objects, possibly ordnance or equipment, are visible at the bottom of the rocky crevice.
    A person wearing a black Pro-Tec helmet, blue digital camouflage shirt, and white gloves is working in a forested environment. They appear to be handling a rope or chain attached to a tree branch or log. The setting is dense woodland with visible rocks, ferns, and fallen leaves.
    The image shows multiple mortar rounds or artillery shells laid out on a rocky, leaf-covered ground in an outdoor setting. A person's hand is visible at the top of the frame, appearing to handle or inspect the munitions. The ordnance appears to be of military origin, olive-drab in color with visible markings.
    Military or law enforcement personnel in blue digital camouflage uniforms and helmets are navigating through dense jungle terrain with large tree roots. One individual is visibly carrying a coil of rope or cable. The setting appears to be a training exercise or operational mission in a tropical forest environment.
    Two military personnel in Japanese Self-Defense Force blue digital camouflage uniforms are handling what appears to be an ordnance or demolition device in a forested outdoor setting. The standing individual is identified by name tape as 'NAKAYAMA' and wears a 'JAPAN' country patch. A third individual is partially visible in the background, and a second person wearing a helmet with what appears to be a New Zealand flag patch is visible in the foreground.
    A gloved hand is holding what appears to be a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) or similar munition. The object shows signs of age or wear, with rust and corrosion visible on the central body section. The person is wearing work gloves and appears to be handling the item carefully.
    Military or law enforcement personnel in blue digital camouflage uniforms are engaged in a physical task in a forested outdoor environment. The central figure wears a tactical helmet with a flag patch and a name tag reading 'MEDA', along with a chest rig and unit patches. The personnel appear to be conducting a search, rescue, or debris-clearing operation.
    A person wearing military/digital camouflage uniform and protective work gloves is handling what appears to be an unexploded ordnance or mortar round on rocky ground covered with debris and leaves. The individual appears to be engaged in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) or demining activity, as suggested by the protective gloves, uniform, and careful handling of the munition. A rope or cord is also visible near the ordnance.
    A person wearing military-style camouflage uniform and a black helmet is handling ropes and rigging equipment, likely preparing for a rappelling or zip-line activity. They are wearing white and black tactical gloves and appear to be in an outdoor, forested environment. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the hands and rope work.
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    Several individuals wearing blue digital camouflage uniforms and helmets are working in a dense forested area. They appear to be handling ropes and equipment, suggesting a search, rescue, or military training operation in a jungle or woodland environment. The scene is partially obscured by tree branches and undergrowth.

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