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THE RIM OF THE PACIFIC EXERCISE (RIMPAC) is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, held BIENNIALLY since its inception in 1971. It began with the participation of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, aiming to enhance interoperability and foster cooperative relationships among Pacific Rim nations. Over the years, RIMPAC has grown significantly, with recent exercises involving up to 29 nations, including Japan, republic of korea, India, and France.

29 PARTICiPATING COUNTRIES

UNITED STATES - AUSTRALIA - BELGIUM - BRAZIL - BRUNEI - CANADA - CHILE - COLOMBIA - DENMARK - ECUADOR - FRANCE - GERMANY - INDIA - INDONESIA - ISRAEL - ITALY - JAPAN - MALAYSIA - MEXICO - NETHERLANDS - NEW ZEALAND - PERU - REPUBLIC OF KOREA - REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES - SINGAPORE - SRI LANKA - THAILAND - TONGA - UNITED KINGDOM

40+ VESSELs

USS STERETT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) sails in formation, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. 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 John Bellino)

PHOTO BY: Petty Officer 1st Class John Bel
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SHIPS FROM 16 NATIONS PARTICIPATED IN A WIDE RANGE OF SIMULATIONS, INCLUDING ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE, MULTI-SHIP SURFACE WARFARE, AMPHIBIOUS LANDINGS AND MULT-AXIS DEFENSE OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.

150 AIRCRAFT

USS STERETT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) sails in formation, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. 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 John Bellino)

PHOTO BY: Petty Officer 1st Class John Bel
VIRIN: 240722-N-PC065-3108.JPG
FULL SIZE: 5.77 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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These international aircraft operations are vital as they improve coordination, communication and joint mission capabilities. They ensure allied forces can work seamlessly together in real-world scenarios. 

25,000 personnel

USS STERETT

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) sails in formation, off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 22. 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 John Bellino)

PHOTO BY: Petty Officer 1st Class John Bel
VIRIN: 240722-N-PC065-3108.JPG
FULL SIZE: 5.77 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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The people of RIMPAC are crucial as they bring unique expertise, cultural perspectives and operational experiences. Their collaboration fosters mutual understanding and strengthens international partnerships.

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