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To increase his night proficiency, a member of the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, practices tying a knot blindfolded, during an exercise at the Mountain Warfare Training Center

To increase his night proficiency, a member of the 3rd Battalion, 9th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bridgeport State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPT Paul Johnson Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A C-5 Galaxy from Travis Air Force Base, California takes off. This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

A C-5 Galaxy from Travis Air Force Base, California takes off. This is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL), Charles Kell, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, lays inside his bunker position aiming the tripod mounted M240G Machine Gun. Part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field, at Gun Position 99, East Camp Fuji, Japan

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL), Charles Kell, 3rd Battalion, 12th Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGEL 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

Using a CH-53E Sea Stallion on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367 (HMLA-367) and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-466 (HMH-466), conduct a joint training exercise in order to enhance day and night proficiency in the tactic of inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone

Using a CH-53E Sea Stallion on a small island off the coast of Okinawa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-367 Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) Haruna Class Destroyer Haruna (DDH 141) passes Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during arrival honors prior to the multinational maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include eight participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Japanese Defense Ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors watch from the fantail on board the USN experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift as the vessel shifts berths at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The Swift is taking part in the multi-national maritime Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This yearßs exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

US Navy (USN) Sailors watch from the fantail on board the USN experime...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 William R. Goodwin, Usn Release Status: Relea... More

A Navy P-3C Orion patrol aircraft approaches the landing area at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe, Hawaii (HI), during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

A Navy P-3C Orion patrol aircraft approaches the landing area at Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command ... More

Republic of Korea (ROK) KDX-2 Class Destroyer CHUNGMUGONG YI SUNSHIN (DDG 975) cruises to position where it will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Republic of Korea (ROK) KDX-2 Class Destroyer CHUNGMUGONG YI SUNSHIN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Sw) David A. Levy, Usn Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron-311 (VMA-311), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona (AZ), prepares for take off from the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER'S (LHD 4) flightdeck. The BOXER and Kitty Hawk Strike Group are participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) 2005 with the US Air Force (USAF) and USMC in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air and on land in response to a range of mission areas

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron-311 (VM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-4 Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paul Polach, Usn Release Status: Rel... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) from the USMC 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Charlie Company (C CO) disembark from a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft after landing at a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) from the USM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Relea... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Sergeant (SGT) Brian Corpuz from 3rd Marine Regiment (3rd Marines), Combat Assault Company (CAC), Engineer Platoon (ENG PLT), awaits the beginning of a urban terrain exercise at the Combined Training Facility (CTF) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (HI) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Sergeant (SGT) Brian Corpuz from 3rd Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Schofield Barracks State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Release Status: Re... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor marshalls a USN SH-60B Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 47 (HSL-47) as it lands on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) in the Pacific Ocean (POC). The LINCOLN Carrier Strike Group is underway to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Navy (USN) Sailor marshalls a USN SH-60B Seahawk helicopter from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN James R. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A US Navy (USN) SH-60 helicopter prepare to land on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Navy (USN) SH-60 helicopter prepare to land on the flight deck of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 M. Jeremie Yoder, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Families and friends standing pier side observe as the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) gets underway at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (VA), for a two-month deployment for the Partnership of the Americas training exercise. The exercise will provide a dynamic training environment for the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) and partner nations, while improving readiness levels, increase operational proficiency and foster good-will and stability in Central and South America

Families and friends standing pier side observe as the US Navy (USN) N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Joshua Glassburn, USN Release Sta... More

To increase his night proficiency, a member of the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, practices tying a knot blindfolded, during an exercise at the Mountain Warfare Training Center

To increase his night proficiency, a member of the 3rd Battalion, 9th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bridgeport State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPT Paul Johnson Release Status: Released to Pu... More

(from left to right) Italian Air Force Captain Vittorio Carminato, 83rd Combat Search and Rescue Squadron, briefs US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Rick Sapone and US Air Force Second Lieutenant Adam Cuquet from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, prior to the start of a joint NATO search and rescue exercise in Rimini, Italy. The joint mission allows the two countries to put into practice procedures that will maintain search and rescue proficiency

(from left to right) Italian Air Force Captain Vittorio Carminato, 83r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Italian Air Force Lieutenant Dario de Liguorno, 83rd Combat Search and Rescue Squadron, gives last minute instructions to US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Rick Sapone and US Air Force Second Lieutenant Adam Cuquet, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, prior to a joint NATO search and rescue exercise in Rimini, Italy. The joint mission allows the two countries to put into practice procedures that will maintain search and rescue proficiency

Italian Air Force Lieutenant Dario de Liguorno, 83rd Combat Search and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

The crew of an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) prepares to engage in a force-on-force exercise. The unit, Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1ST Armored Division, is taking part in a weeklong Tank Crew Proficiency Course (TCPC) at the Friedberg Local Training Area

The crew of an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) prepares to engage ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Friedberg Local Training Area State: Hessen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAREUR Scene Camera Operator: Eric ... More

Pakistan Navy Sailors onboard Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186) a keenly intested in the demonstration and lectu given by the US Navy (USN) Sailors of the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) during a Visit Board Search and Seizu drill. The SHAHJAHAN and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) a curntly participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02 a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also fine and stngthen the existing military-to-military...

Pakistan Navy Sailors onboard Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Pakistan Navy Sailors onboard Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186) are keenly interested in the demonstrat... More

Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines demonstrate their martial arts proficiency to US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines who are currently at Su Song Ri, Republic of Korea (KOR) while participating in Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Exercise 04-1 (ARGEX 04-1), which is a bi-annual combined training exercise designed to re-familiarize US Navy (USN) Sailors and USMC Marines to work together handling everything from humanitarian and disaster relief to full combat operations

Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines demonstrate their marti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Su Song Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gregory A. Russell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

The sun sets behind the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) as she sits pier side in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are taking part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The sun sets behind the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

Bow on view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift maneuverg around Ford Island near the memorial battleship Missouri (BB 63) while shiftg berths at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The HSV 2 is takg part the multi-national maritime Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest ternational maritime exercise the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise cludes seven participatg nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kgdom and United States. RIMPAC is tended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participatg units a wide array of combed operations at sea, while enhancg stability...

Bow on view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Bow on view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift maneuvering around Ford Island near the memoria... More

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) DURANCE CLASS: Underway Replenishment Tanker, Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) SUCCESS (OR 304) (foreground), and the US Navy (USN) WHIDBEY ISLAND CLASS: Dock Landing Ship, USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47), conduct Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations, while underway in the Pacific Ocean in support of Exercise RIMPAC 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise conducted in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands, and is designed to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) DURANCE CLASS: Underway Replenishment ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jane West, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), Red Lions, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (HI), approach a landing zone to insert a 3rd Marine Regiment (MAR REGT) rescue force during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel event in support of Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined...

US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters, Marine Heavy H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 (HMH-363), Red Lions, Kaneohe Bay, ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, guard their AAV7A1 Assault Amphibian Vehicles (AAV) following a mechanized raid in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific 2004 (RIMPAC 2004). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, gu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Marine Corps Base, Hawaii State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron-311 (VMA-311), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona (AZ), prepares to land on the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER'S (LHD 4) flightdeck. The BOXER and Kitty Hawk Strike Group are participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) 2005 with the US Air Force (USAF) and USMC in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air and on land in response to a range of mission areas

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier, Marine Attack Squadron-311 (VM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-4 Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paul Polach, Usn Release Status: Rel... More

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), USN Personnel SPECIALIST Third Class (PS3) Han Qin Peng and USN Boatswain's Mate Second Class (BM2) Gerren Alexander attach a cargo sling to a USN SH-60 Sea Hawk Helicopter during a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) Exercise. The HARPERS FERRY and its crew are conducting flight deck proficiency demonstrations for an embarked Afloat Training Group as part of its Tailored Ships Training Availability, conducted while underway in the Pacific Ocean

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy Sailors marshall a USN CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter as it lifts off from the the flight deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) during operations in the Pacific Ocean (POC). The ship is underway to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy Sailors marshall a USN CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter as it li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Daniel Taylor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea Air and Land) participate in a proficiency free fall parachute training exercise over U.S. Army Fort Story, Va., on April 5, 2007, in preparation for future deployments anywhere in the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Joan E. Kretschmer) (Released)

U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea Air and Land) participate in a proficiency free f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Story State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Joan E. Kretschmer, USN Release Status: Relea... More

STAFF SGT. Shahr Poureetezadi, Aircraft Jet Engine Technician from the 523rd Fighter Squadron, 27th Fighter Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico does a tail feather check inspection on his jet. This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

STAFF SGT. Shahr Poureetezadi, Aircraft Jet Engine Technician from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

A soldier of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army charges an objective point with his M-16 Assault Rifle as part of a training exercise during Operation FOCUS RELIEF II (OFR II) in Thies, Senegal. OFR II is an operation provided by the US Army Special Forces to the Senegal Army for training on new equipment and fighting tactics to bring up their proficiency level for peace enforcement in Sierra Leone

A soldier of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army charges an object...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operation FOCUS RELIEF II Base: Thies Country: Senegal (SEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Infantry Battalion, Senegal Scen... More

US Navy (USN) members of USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) are given a warm welcome as they demonstrate a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill on board Pakistan Navy Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186). The SHAHJAHAN and the JAMES are currently participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02 a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also refine and strengthen the existing military-to-military relationships of the two nations

US Navy (USN) members of USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pns Shahjahan (D 186) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Aaron Ansarov, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Paulson (right), Combat Controller, 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, together with members of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) heads toward their aircraft for a joint parachute training during exercise BALANCE PISTON 03-5. The joint exercise is designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces of the US and Philippines

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Paulson (right), Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A US Navy (USN) UH-3H Sea King helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 85 (HC-85), Golden Gators, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), takes off from the flightdeck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The TARAWA is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing...

A US Navy (USN) UH-3H Sea King helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) UH-3H Sea King helicopter, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 85 (HC-85), Golden Gators, Naval Air Station North... More

Starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS DEFENDER (MCM-2) moored pier side near Merry Point at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The DEFENDER is here to participate in the exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Avenger Class Mine Countermeas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Stern on view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) steaming out of Pearl Harbor on her way out to sea. Waipio Point is to the right near foreground. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in the multi-national maritime Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing...

Stern on view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Stern on view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) steaming out of Pearl Harbor on he... More

Bow on view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift as it maneuvers around Ford Island near the battleship Missouri (BB 63) while shifting berths at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). Swift is taking part in the multi-national maritime Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This yearßs exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the...

Bow on view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Bow on view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift as it maneuvers around Ford Island near the bat... More

Port bow view of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) DURANCE CLASS: Underway Replenishment Tanker, Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) SUCCESS (OR 304), underway in the Pacific Ocean, during a Replenishment At Sea (RAS), conducted in support of Exercise RIMPAC 2004. The US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LAH 1) is underway in the background. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise conducted in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands, and is designed to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Port bow view of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) DURANCE CLASS: Underw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J... More

A South Korean pilot gives a "thumbs up", after landing on the flightdeck of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). This marks the first time in history that a Korean aircraft, of any kind, landed onboard STENNIS. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in the multi-national maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating...

A South Korean pilot gives a "thumbs up", after landing on the flightd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A South Korean pilot gives a "thumbs up", after landing on the flightdeck of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS... More

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer, JDS SAMIDARE (DD 106), departs Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. RIMPAC is an exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer, JDS SAMIDARE ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ns Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Release Status: Relea... More

US Navy (USN) flight deck"Shooters"signal that their aircraft is ready for launch on the number three steam powered catapault of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) during operations in the Pacific Ocean (POC). The LINCOLN Carrier Strike Group (CWG) is underway to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) flight deck"Shooters"signal that their aircraft is ready...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN James R. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

(From right-to-left), The US Navy (USN) Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock USS DENVER (LPD 9), the USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer, JDS SAMIDARE (DD 106), sail in formation in the Pacific Ocean (POC) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

(From right-to-left), The US Navy (USN) Austin Class Amphibious Transp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Walter T. Ham Iv, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A view of the flight deck operations on the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

A view of the flight deck operations on the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL), Charles Greer (right) and Private First Class (PFC), Aaron Colling, from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, man their 240G 7.62mm Machine Gun located at Gun Position 99, East Camp Fuji, Japan. Training Area during the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL), Charles Greer (right) and Priva...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

A parajumper from the Italian Air Force Special Operations Forces, 83rd Combat Search and Rescue Squadron, armed with a Baretta rifle, attempts to validate US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Rick Sapone from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, as a friendly "survivor" during a joint NATO search and rescue exercise in Rimini, Italy. The joint mission allows the two countries to put into practice procedures that will maintain search and rescue proficiency

A parajumper from the Italian Air Force Special Operations Forces, 83r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

US Air Force Second Lieutenant Adam Cuquet, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot candidate from Aviano Air Base, Italy, practices a hoist recovery manuever with a Pavehawk helicopter during a joint NATO search and rescue exercise with the 83rd Combat Search and Rescue Squadron, Italian Air Force, in Rimini, Italy. The mission allows the two countries to put into practice procedures that will maintain search and rescue proficiency

US Air Force Second Lieutenant Adam Cuquet, 510th Fighter Squadron pil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Soldiers of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army siege an objective point as part of a training exercise during Operation FOCUS RELIEF II (OFR II) in Thies, Senegal. OFR II is an operation provided by the US Army Special Forces to the Senegal Army for training on new equipment and fighting tactics to bring up their proficiency level for peace enforcement in Sierra Leone. Senegal Army members are seen with the M-16 Assault Rifle

Soldiers of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army siege an objective...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operation FOCUS RELIEF II Base: Thies Country: Senegal (SEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Infantry Battalion, Senegal Scen... More

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Kinast talks to members of the Pakistani Navy Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186) during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill as part of Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02. The SHAHJAHAN and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57), in the background, are currently participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02 a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two ions to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also refine and strengthen the existing military-to-military relationships of the two...

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Ki...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Kinast talks to members of the Pakistani Navy Tariq (Amazon)... More

Using a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367 (HMLA-367) and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-466 (HMH-466), conduct a joint training exercise in order to enhance day and night proficiency in the tactic of inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone

Using a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on a small island off the coast of O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-367 Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Mark Smith (left), Pararescueman, 353rd Special Operations Group (SOG), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, listens while Philippine Air Force STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Joseph Achas explains training procedures before a mission during BALANCE PISTON 03-5. The joint exercise designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces between the US and the Philippines

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Mark Smith (left), Pararesc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALANCE PISTON 03-5 Base: Clark Airfield Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Sta... More

US Navy (USN) Flightdeck personnel look on as a USN F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), Tomcatters, performs a high-speed fly-by alongside the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wg 14 (CVW-14) are takg part Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest ternational maritime exercise the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise cludes seven participatg nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kgdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participatg units a wide array of combed operations at sea, while enhancg stability...

US Navy (USN) Flightdeck personnel look on as a USN F-14D Tomcat, Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Flightdeck personnel look on as a USN F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), Tomcatters, performs a hig... More

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt on a pier at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. In the background the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Sailors "man the rails" as the ship pulls into the harbor. The TARAWA is in Pearl Harbor to take part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while...

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt on a pier at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. In the background ... More

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide (Oliver Hazard Perry) Class Frigate Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) NEWCASTLE (FFG 06) and the Anzac (Meko 200) Class HMAS PARRAMATTA (FFH 154) moored pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor awaiting the beginning of exercise Rim of the c (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the...

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide (Oliver Hazard Perry) Class F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Adelaide (Oliver Hazard Perry) Class Frigate Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) NEWCASTLE (FFG ... More

Port quarter view of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) moored pier side at the Navy Supply Depot, Pearl Harbor. She is here to participate in the exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Port quarter view of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

A US Navy (USN) SH-60F Seahawk helipter, Helipter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Black Knights, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) flies as channel guard for the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in the multi-national maritime Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of...

A US Navy (USN) SH-60F Seahawk helipter, Helipter Anti-Submarine Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Black Knights, Naval Air Station North I... More

Portside view of the US Navy (USN) Mine Countermeasure Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) underway during Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Portside view of the US Navy (USN) Mine Countermeasure Ship USS AVENGE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michelle R. Hammond, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Chilean Commander, CHIEF of Naval Operations Vice Admiral (VADM) Jorge Huerta (left), meets US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) Patrick M. Walsh, Commander, Carrier Group Seven, on the flight deck USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are taking part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined...

Chilean Commander, CHIEF of Naval Operations Vice Admiral (VADM) Jorge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Chilean Commander, CHIEF of Naval Operations Vice Admiral (VADM) Jorge Huerta (left), meets US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) Pa... More

U Marine Corps (UMC) Marines from the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Charlie Company (C CO), prepare to depart UN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault hip U BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) aboard UN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) crafts during an amphibious assault training at a beach at Bellows Air Force tation (AF), Hawaii (HI), during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AU), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United...

U Marine Corps (UMC) Marines from the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Charlie Company (C CO), prepare to depart USN Wa... More

US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (MC3) Marcos Hernandez, from Combat Camera Group Pacific, photographs USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion 14 (LCAC 14) craft at a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (MC3) Marcos H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Relea... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor from Beachmaster Unit 1 (BMU-1) guides heavy machinery disembarking from USN Landing Craft Utility 1646 (LCU 1646) at a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Navy (USN) Sailor from Beachmaster Unit 1 (BMU-1) guides heavy ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brandon A. Teeples Release... More

060725-N-8629M-378 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (center) leads a formation of military ships and submarines from the USN and international countries in the Pacific Ocean (POC) at the end of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Rebecca J. Moat...

060725-N-8629M-378 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-8629M-378 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (center) leads a ... More

AIRMAN Jesus Navarro, Jr., an electro-environmental specialist from the 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, inspects a tool kit. This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

AIRMAN Jesus Navarro, Jr., an electro-environmental specialist from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

A Navy E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) touches down for a landing on the carrier flight deck. This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

A Navy E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT... More

A line of F/A-18 Hornets sit on the flight deck of the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

A line of F/A-18 Hornets sit on the flight deck of the USS THEODORE RO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT... More

US Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL), Joseph T. Flamand, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, digs a fox hole for his tripod mounted M-240G Automatic Machine Gun. He provides a defensive position for the M-198 155mm Howitzer at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan. This training area is part of the units nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL), Joseph T. Flamand, 3rd Battalion, 12t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

With a warm welcome US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate Second Class (BM2)(SW) Jeff Redding boards the Pakistani Navy Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186) during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill during Exercise INSPIRED SIREN'02. The USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57), left background, is currently participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN'02 a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also refine and strengthen the existing military-to-military relationships of the two nations

With a warm welcome US Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate Second Class (BM2)(...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pns Shahjahan (D 186) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Aaron Ansarov, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A shot fired from the Mark 75 76mm/3-inch gun, on board the US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) gave a display of the US's firepower to fellow Pakistani Navy ships during Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02, a bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency of Pakistani and US forces and to refine and strengthen the existing military-to-military relationships of the two nations

A shot fired from the Mark 75 76mm/3-inch gun, on board the US Navy (U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Reuban James (FFG 57) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Aaron Ansarov, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Paulson (right), Combat Controller, 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, briefs Philippine Air Force (PAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Joseph Delacruz on exercise procedures during a joint training session during BALANCE PISTON 03-5. The joint exercise is designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces of the US and Philippines

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Paulson (right), Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALANCE PISTON 03-5 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USA... More

Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines demonstrate their martial arts proficiency to US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines who are currently at Su Song Ri, Republic of Korea (KOR) while participating in Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Exercise 04-1 (ARGEX 04-1), which is a bi-annual combined training exercise designed to re-familiarize US Navy (USN) Sailors and USMC Marines to work together handling everything from humanitarian and disaster relief to full combat operations

Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines demonstrate their marti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Su Song Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gregory A. Russell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Armada de Chile (ACh) Thomson (Type 209) Class (Type 1300) Submarine SIMPSON (SSK-21) prepares to render honors to the USS ARIZONA Memorial as the submarine pulls into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ACh SIMPSON is scheduled to participate in the 2004 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Armada de Chile (ACh) Thomson (Type 209) Class (Type 1300) Submarine S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) departs the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii (HI). The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004, during her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) SUMMER PULSE 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined...

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) departs the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii (HI... More

Aerial port side view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift tied up pier side on the North side of Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, where it will participate in the Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Aerial port side view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Veh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David A. Levy, Usn Release Sta... More

The US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) pulls alongside the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Durance Class (Underway Replenishment Tanker) (AORH) Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) SUCCESS (OR 304) to prepare for a replenishment at sea (RAS) in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. A Westland Sea King HAS 50/50A sits on the rear deck of the SUCCESS. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of...

The US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) pulls alongside the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Duranc... More

A Republic of Korea (KOR) Westland Super Navy Lynx Mk 99 helicopter, lands aboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), marking the first time in history that a Korean aircraft, of any kind, has landed aboard the Stennis. The ship and its embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in the multi-national maritime exercise RIMPAC 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise conducted in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands, and is designed to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

A Republic of Korea (KOR) Westland Super Navy Lynx Mk 99 helicopter, l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ron Reeves, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) passes the battleship USS ARIZONA (BB 39) monument and her memorial plaque on Ford Island as the carrier arrives at Pearl Harbor. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW 14) are taking part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while...

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) passes the battleship USS ARIZONA (BB 39) monument ... More

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53) (foreground) departs Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. RIMPAC is an exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US). In the background is the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight I) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis) USS STETHEM (DDG 63)

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS MOBILE ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ns Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Release Status: Relea... More

A US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler awaits orders prior to the launch of USN F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 2 (VFA- 2) during flight deck operations aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The ship is participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006, an exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler awaits orders prior ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2006 Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Justin Blake, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft disembarks US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Charlie Company (C CO) at a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. Also in the photo are USMC High Mobility Multipurpose Vehicles (HMMWV) and an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) being unloaded from the LCAC. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan...

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft disembarks US M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft disembarks US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 4th Light Armored Reconnai... More

A US Navy (USN) Logistical Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) disembarks from USN Landing Craft Utility 1646 (LCU 1646) assigned to Beachmaster Unit 1(BMU-1) at a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Navy (USN) Logistical Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) disembarks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brandon A. Teeples Release... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft make its way ashore a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft make its way as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Relea... More

060725--7981E-172 (Jul. 25, 2006)US avy (US) Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine USS KEY WEST (SS 722) (background) and the Royal Australian avy (RA) Collins Class Submarine HMAS RAKI (78) prepare to join a multinational formation of military ships and submarines for a photo exercise during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006 in the Pacific Ocean (POC). The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CA), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JP), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).U.S....

060725--7981E-172 (Jul. 25, 2006)US avy (US) Los Angeles Class Attack ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-7981E-172 (Jul. 25, 2006)US Navy (USN) Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine USS KEY WEST (SSN 722) (background) and the R... More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck foul lines to ensure the safety of crews and landing aircraft as a USN F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195), Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, approaches to recover aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). LT McMillan is authorized to wave-off any landing aircraft with his remote control if any potential foul line safety problem occurs. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) with the US Air Force (USAF) and US Marine Corps (USMC) in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in...

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck foul lines to ensure the safety of crews and landing aircr... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) man the rails as their ship, escorted by tugboats, pulls into port for a scheduled visit at Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The LINCOLN is participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006, an exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Dennis C. Cantrell, USN Releas... More

Using an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367 (HMLA-367) and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-466 (HMH-466), conduct a joint training exercise in order to enhance day and night proficiency in the tactic of inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone

Using an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on a small island off the coast ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-367 Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Using an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367 (HMLA-367) and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-466 (HMH-466), conduct a joint training exercise in order to enhance day and night proficiency in the tactic of inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone

Using an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on a small island off the coast ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-367 Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

From Clark Airfield, Philippines, with Mount Arayat in the background, a US Air Force (USAF) MC-130P Combat Shadow, 17th Special Operation Squadron (SOS), 353rd Special Operations Group (SOG), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, takes off for an airdrop mission during exercise PISTON BALANCE 03-5. The joint exercise designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces between the US and the Philippines

From Clark Airfield, Philippines, with Mount Arayat in the background,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALANCE PISTON 03-5 Base: Clark Field State: Luzon Country: Philippines Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Releas... More

American and Philippine military personnel board a US Air Force (USAF) MC-130H Combat Talon, 353rd Special Operations Group (SOG), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, as part of a parachute training session during PISTON BALANCE 03-5 at Clark AB, Philippines. The joint exercise is designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces of the US and Philippines

American and Philippine military personnel board a US Air Force (USAF)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALANCE PISTON 03-5 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USA... More

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Sailors aboard the Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) Oyashio Class Submarine Narushio (SS 595) prepare to disembark the submarine as it arrives for a port call in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Japan is one of several countries participating in this year's 2004 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while...

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Sailors aboard the Japanes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Sailors aboard the Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) Oyashio Class Submarine Narushio (SS ... More

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Murasame Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) Inazuma (DD 105) passes Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during arrival honors prior to the multinational maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include eight participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Murasame Class Destroy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

The Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) transits past Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii enroute to the joint nation exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 0...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Halifax Class Frigate Her Majestys Canadian Ship (HMCS) REGINA (FFH 334) heads out to sea to participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Halifax Class Frigate Her Majestys Canad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Pacific Ocean State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Sw)... More

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships Iroquois Class Destroyer Her Majestys Canadian Ship (HMCS) ALGONQUIN (DDG 283) sits pier side Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), where it will participate in the exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships Iroquois Class Destroyer Her Majes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Almost down, a US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192), Golden Dragons, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, prepares for an arrested landing aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in the third annual Exercise JOINT AIR AND SEA (JASEX) with the US Air Force (USAF) and US Marine Corps (USMC) in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, and on land, in response to a range of mission areas

Almost down, a US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jonathan Chandler, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor (left) from Beachmaster Unit 1(BMU-1) offloads a Logistical Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) from a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) at a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Navy (USN) Sailor (left) from Beachmaster Unit 1(BMU-1) offloads ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos, USN... More

US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion 62 (LCAC-62) craft from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU 5), attached to USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), lands on a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion 62 (LCAC-62) craft from Assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Jeffery J. Gabriel Jr, USN... More

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Keith Floyd, a ramp marshall from Beachmaster Unit 1 (BMU-1), looks on as a USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft makes its way ashore a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN (SN) Keith Floyd, a ramp marshall from Beachmaste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Marcos T. Hhernandez, USN ... More

USN Sailors watch as seven USN CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters fly in formation above their ship, the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during operations in the Pacific Ocean (POC). The ship is underway to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

USN Sailors watch as seven USN CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters fly in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Daniel Taylor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

060725-N-7981E-145 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (foreground)) and the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) (background) lead a formation of military ships and submarines from the USN and international countries in the Pacific Ocean (POC) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (GBR) and the United...

060725-N-7981E-145 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-7981E-145 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (foreground)) and... More

060725-N-8629M-381 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (right) leads a formation of military ships and submarines from US and international countries in the Pacific Ocean (POC) at the end of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).US Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Rebecca J. Moat (RELEASED)

060725-N-8629M-381 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

060725-N-8629M-158 (Jul. 25, 2006)(From front-to-back), The Chilean Navy Prat Class Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) BLANCO ENCALADA (15), the Peruvian Navy Meliton Carvajal Class Frigate Buque Armada Peruana (BAP) MARIATEGUI (FM 54), the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS O'KANE (DDG 77), and the USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) sail in formation during a photo exercise at the end of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada...

060725-N-8629M-158 (Jul. 25, 2006)(From front-to-back), The Chilean Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-8629M-158 (Jul. 25, 2006)(From front-to-back), The Chilean Navy Prat Class Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) BLANCO ENCALA... More

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