U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 5 transport personnel and equipment off Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an in-stream offload in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii, June 18, 2026, ahead of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 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...
