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260715-N-SC393-1062

Four tugboats escort the hulk of decommissioned Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) through Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in preparation for a combined sinking exercise as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 15, 2026. Over 35 years of naval service, Peleliu, with a displacement of nearly 40,000 tons, launched a variety of aircraft from its formidable flight deck while conducting combat operations and humanitarian missions across half the globe. LHAs are the largest of all amphibious warfare ships, resembling a small aircraft carrier. 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 Communications Specialists Seaman Nathan Cahall)
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Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, Chief of Staff of the Japan Joint Staff Gen. Uchikura Hiroaki and Republic of Korea Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.

Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, Chief of Staff of the Japan Joint Staff Gen. Uchikura Hiroaki and Republic of Korea Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Jin Yong-Sung pose for a photo prior to a trilateral meeting at the Pentagon, July 15, 2026. (DoW photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James Mullen)
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U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force complete Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors watch from the rear hatch of JMSDF mine sweeper tender JS Bungo (MST-464) as ocean mine sweeper JS Awaji (MSO-304) passes during Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA, July 14, 2026. 2JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercises between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jacob Kinnear)
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260714-M-BD377-8705

USNS Sisler is moored July 14, 2026, near Pohang, South Korea, during Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26. The vessel supported ship-to-shore logistics as U.S. and Republic of Korea forces integrated lighterage and connector capabilities while Blount Island Command's technical assistance and advisory team provided expertise in embarkation, maritime sustainment and equipment accountability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)
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260714-M-BD377-8887

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mariah Aparicio, an embarker assigned to Blount Island Command's technical assistance and advisory team, speaks with Sgt. Edward Boyer, a mechanic assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, during offload preparations July 14, 2026, aboard USNS Sisler near Pohang, South Korea. Blount Island Command personnel supported embarkation, equipment accountability and maritime sustainment during Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26, which integrated U.S. and Republic of Korea lighterage and ship-to-shore connector capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)
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Multinational Navy divers conduct salvage training dive during RIMPAC 2026

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2026) — A New Zealand clearance diver welds into a mock ship hull during a salvage training dive during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, July 14, 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 2nd Class David Rowe)
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U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force complete Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force explosive ordnance disposal sailors board a JMSDF MCH-101 helicopter during mine countermeasure diving operations as part of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 2JA, July 14, 2026. 2JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercises between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jacob Kinnear)
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U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force complete Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force explosive ordnance disposal sailors conduct mine countermeasure diving operations near JMSDF ocean mine sweeper JS Awaji (MSO-304) during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 2JA, July 14, 2026. 2JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercises between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jacob Kinnear)
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Multinational EOD technicians conduct HRST training during RIMPAC 26

BELLOWS AIR FORCE STATION, Hawaii (July 13, 2026) — A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician belays while a Peruvian Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician rappels during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 13, 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 2nd Class August Clawson)
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U. S. Army Brig. Gen. Brion J. Aderman, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, flanked by Col. Bruno Malau, chief of Force Coordination for the Papua New Guinea National Defence delivers a welcome speech during the opening ceremony of Tamiok Strike 2026, on the parade field at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 13, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Green)
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Members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Band perform during the opening ceremony of Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 on the parade field at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 13, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Green)
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Members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force march in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 on the parade field at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 13, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Green)
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4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment Platoon Live Fire

RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea (July 13, 2026) — Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment establish a support-by-fire position during platoon live fire exercises at Rodriguez live fire complex in South Korea, July 8, 2026. (US Army photo by Sgt. Orion Magnuson)
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VMM-164 (Rein.) inserts Indonesian, Fijian forces during amphibious raid training

MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (July 12, 2026) — Indonesian marines disembark a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during an amphibious raid training event as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 12, 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jashua Hernandez Ramos)
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Xue Long, a Chinese research ship, transits north through the U.S. EEZ and over the U.S. extended continental shelf in the Bering Sea with a declared destination of the Arctic, July 12, 2026. In recent years, the Coast Guard has observed heightened activity in the U.S. Arctic and anticipates continued and increased presence in the region this summer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Xue Long, a Chinese research ship, transits north through the U.S. EEZ and over the U.S. extended continental shelf in the Bering Sea with a declared destination of the Arctic, July 12, 2026. In recent years, the Coast Guard has observed heightened activity in the U.S. Arctic and anticipates continued and increased presence in the region this summer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
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USS Essex conducts LCAC operations

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2026) — Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 81, attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, approaches Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during LCAC operations at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, July 11, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, 5 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 Seaman Apprentice Samuel B. Park)
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a combined sinking exercise as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, July 11, 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. (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force photo)
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260710-N-EH855-2028

260710-N-EH855-2028 NAVAL BASE GUAM (July 10, 2026) – U.S. Sailors assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) prepare to conduct mooring operations as the submarine arrives at its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, July 10, 2026. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, based at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, Tucson joins three forward-deployed fast-attack submarines. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, fast-attack submarines are the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine force's forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Mai)
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260710-A-JR370-1595

A 624K wheel loader offloads from a Logistics Support Vessel at Trident Pier during Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) operations in Pohang, South Korea, July 10, 2026. The training refined over-the-shore logistics procedures, enhancing the joint force's ability to sustain operations in environments where traditional port facilities are unavailable or degraded. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alexcia Rupert)
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260710-G-VY414-9723

An aids to navigation positioner deployed with the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) determines positions of aids in Tinian on July 10, 2026, allowing the Captain of the Port to partially lift restrictions, restoring maritime commerce flow to Tinian. The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with the Port of Guam and the Commonwealth Ports Authority to fully assess the ports, address already identified hazards as well as new issues following Super Typhoon Bavi. Multiple navigational aids are reportedly discrepant, off station, or simply missing. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Drew Lovullo)
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