The Philippine Coast Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel, under the guidance of U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, conduct a multinational Full Mission Profile alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal New Zealand Navy, Peruvian Navy, and Mexican Navy during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean, July 28, 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: | 07.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.29.2026 15:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9837079 |
| VIRIN: | 260728-G-SY567-3909 |
| Resolution: | 1600x897 |
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| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
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