Multinational special forces integrate during RIMPAC 2026

A Philippine Marine Corps member jumps out of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153 during military free fall jump training as a part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 above Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 17, 2026.

260717-N-CU717-5358.JPG Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Christop

Aug 4, 2026

260717-N-CU717-5358 - MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii (July 17, 2026) — A Philippine Marine Corps member jumps out of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153 during military free fall jump training as a part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 above Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 17, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Caravello)

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