O’AHU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES
07.01.2026
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Russell
Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, U.S. Marines, and Royal New Zealand Maritime EOD operators prepare to conduct mine countermeasures training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, July 1, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 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 Photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Russell)