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U.S., Partner Forces Conclude RIMPAC 2024

U.S., Partner Forces Conclude RIMPAC 2024

VADM John Wade, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet and Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 Combined Task Force Commander, speaks about the final accomplishments and success of 2024 RIMPAC, July 31.Twenty nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Hannah Mohr)

Commander Wraps Up RIMPAC

Commander Wraps Up RIMPAC

Logistics in Action

Logistics in Action

The word RIMPAC in bold with 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron 2024 underneath against a black background.

Airmen Participate in RIMPAC 24

Airmen Participate in RIMPAC 24

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Marine Corps Sgt. Idan Urrutiagarces

Marine Corps Sgt. Idan Urrutiagarces

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the 927th Air Refueling Wing, Florida. refuels a U.S. Navy FA-18E Super Hornet near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 13. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 24 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)

Lt.j.g. Allison Ruth, from the United States Coast Guard, discusses her experience during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 the sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy video by Kashif Basharat)

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Allison Ruth

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Allison Ruth

Explosive ordnance technicians from the Republic of Korea and the United States conduct integrated fast rope training from a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to 2-25 Aviation Regiment, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, Hawaii, July 18. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

Fast Rope Training

Fast Rope Training

U.S. and Canadian sailors play softball on a field outside on a sunny day.

RIMPAC 2024 Softball Competition

RIMPAC 2024 Softball Competition

New Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, Vice Adm. John Wade, provides a video update and explains his three priorities for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024: safety, environmental stewardship, and professionalism. Twenty nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)

RIMPAC Commander Provides Exercise Update, Priorities

RIMPAC Commander Provides Exercise Update, Priorities

New Zealand and Malaysian sailors play volleyball on a wooden indoor court.

RIMPAC 2024 Volleyball Competition

RIMPAC 2024 Volleyball Competition

Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Althena Su, assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor Reserve Unit, speaks about being a part of the Welcome Aboard Team at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, visiting the Royal Brunei Navy offshore patrol vessel KDB Darulaman (OPV 08), June 25. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. 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 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Previc)

My First RIMPAC

My First RIMPAC

Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise, which takes place in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. (U.S. Navy video by courtesy asset)

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