120717-N-NW961-029 KANEOHE, HAWAII (July 17, 2012) Capt. Edward Eidson, right, Commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, briefs Vice Admiral Gerald Beaman, Commander Third Fleet, and Rear Admiral Fumiyuki, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaii Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's ocean


120717-N-NW961-029 KANEOHE, HAWAII (July 17, 2012) Capt. Edward Eidson, right, Commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, briefs Vice Admiral Gerald Beaman, Commander Third Fleet, and Rear Admiral Fumiyuki, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaii Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael O'Day/Released) Rim of the Pacific in Kaneohe 120717-N-NW961-029


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