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Five unmanned aerial systems sit on a ship’s flight deck while transiting a body of water.

Rim of the Pacific

Unmanned aerial systems sit on the flight deck of the USS Curtis Wilbur during Rim of the Pacific in the Pacific Ocean, June 25, 2024. The exercise 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.

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