020708-N-4441P-004 PACIFIC MISSLIE RANGE FACILITY, BARKING SANDS, KAUAI (July 08, 2001) - The Republic of Korea submarine Nadaeyung (SS 069) surfaces after launching it Harpoon anti-ship missile (AGM-84) at the decommissioned ship White Plains (AFS 4) during a SINKEX, during RIMPAC 2002. A SINKEX gives units an opportunity to launch live ordnance, for many of the participating countries it is the only opportunity they will get all year. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is the largest maritime exercise in the Asia-Pacific region bringing together military forces from eight different nations (Canad
020708-N-4441P-004 PACIFIC MISSLIE RANGE FACILITY, BARKING SANDS, KAUAI (July 08, 2001) - The Republic of Korea submarine Nadaeyung (SS 069) surfaces after launching it Harpoon anti-ship missile (AGM-84) at the decommissioned ship White Plains (AFS 4) during a SINKEX, during RIMPAC 2002. A SINKEX gives units an opportunity to launch live ordnance, for many of the participating countries it is the only opportunity they will get all year. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is the largest maritime exercise in the Asia-Pacific region bringing together military forces from eight different nations (Canada, Chile, Peru, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States). This year's event is the 18th in a series of RIMPAC training exercises bringing together over 30 ships, 24 aircraft, 11,000 Sailors Airmen, Marines, Soldiers and Coastguardsmen. The purpose of RIMPAC is to enhance international relations and promote stability in the Pacific Rim region for the benefit of all participating nations. Official US Navy photo by PH3(AW) Michael J. Pusnik, Jr. of Combat Camera Group Pacific. Photo and caption cleared for public release by CDR Jacqueline Yost, COMTHIRDFLT PAO. ROKS Nadaeyong SS-069
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