PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) The Honorable Dr. Janine Davidson, Under Secretary of the Navy, speaks with midshipmen on the bridge wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in Rim of the Pacific exercise from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relatio
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 19, 2016) The Honorable Dr. Janine Davidson, Under Secretary of the Navy, speaks with midshipmen on the bridge wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in Rim of the Pacific exercise from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. 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 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Emiline L. M. Senn/Released)
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