Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - Hawaii - RIMPAC 2014

A Marine with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, waits to conduct Helicopter Rope Suspension Training and amphibious insert capabilities with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. 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. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe/Released)