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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Abraham Aaron with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau, Fiji, July 13, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region, where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the RFMF to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Abraham Aaron with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 fires rounds down range while conducting integrated fire-team buddy rushes with Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Ovalau, Fiji, July 13, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region, where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the RFMF to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Navy Hospitalman John J. Bustamante, Preventive Medicine Technician with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Navy Hospitalman John J. Bustamante, Preventive Medicine Technician with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kirra Senne, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kirra Senne, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey J. Buchanan, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey J. Buchanan, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conduct vertical construction training at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey J. Buchanan, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Corey J. Buchanan, Hospital Corpsman with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, leads small instructions on general health and wellness to local youth at St. John’s College, Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, conduct vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, conduct vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine, combat engineer with task Force Koa Moana 16.2, cuts steel for vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek C. Brisendine, combat engineer with task Force Koa Moana 16.2, cuts steel for vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conducts vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conducts vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conducts vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder, metal worker with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, conducts vertical construction training at Ovalau, Fiji, July 12, 2016. Fiji is part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Asia-Pacific region where Marines and Sailors will share engineering and infantry skills with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to strengthen mil-to-mil relationships and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

160710-F-DF491-288 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 9, 2016) -- A combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron clears a UH-60 Blackhawk for takeoff during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski)

160710-F-DF491-288 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 9, 2016) -- A combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron clears a UH-60 Blackhawk for takeoff during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski

160709-F-DF491-215 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 9, 2016) – A Special Tactics Airman with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron performs a high-altitude, low-opening jump to infiltrate into a simulated disaster area during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response scenario as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.(U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski)

160709-F-DF491-215 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 9, 2016) – A Special Tactics Airman with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron performs a high-altitude, low-opening jump to infiltrate into a simulated disaster area during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response scenario as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.(U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Pienkowski

160713-M-UK649-046 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 13, 2016) – U.S. Marines enjoy field oatmeal along with an assortment of expeditionary cuisine in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 13, 2016, while encamped with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

160713-M-UK649-046 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 13, 2016) – U.S. Marines enjoy field oatmeal along with an assortment of expeditionary cuisine in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 13, 2016, while encamped with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

160713-M-UK649-029 POHAKUKLOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 13, 2016) – Australian Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment adjust to the arid, high-altitude conditions of Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, before commencing a live fire range, July 13, 2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

160713-M-UK649-029 POHAKUKLOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 13, 2016) – Australian Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment adjust to the arid, high-altitude conditions of Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, before commencing a live fire range, July 13, 2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

160713-M-UK649-006 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 13, 2016) – A U.S. Marine, attached to 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during Rim of the Pacific 2016, prepares for the heat by packing two canteens and strapping on a hydration pack prior to a live fire range at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 13, 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. The pictured Marine is with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, an infantry unit that supports III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

160713-M-UK649-006 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 13, 2016) – A U.S. Marine, attached to 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during Rim of the Pacific 2016, prepares for the heat by packing two canteens and strapping on a hydration pack prior to a live fire range at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 13, 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. The pictured Marine is with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, an infantry unit that supports III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

160712-M-UK649-126 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment arrive in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, after convoying there from Kawaihae Pier, July 12,2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

160712-M-UK649-126 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment arrive in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, after convoying there from Kawaihae Pier, July 12,2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

160712-M-UK649-086 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment relax in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, after convoying there from Kawaihae Pier, July 12, 2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

160712-M-UK649-086 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment relax in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, after convoying there from Kawaihae Pier, July 12, 2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

160712-M-UK649-005 KAWAIHAE PIER, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – After debarking Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Canberra, Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment convoy toward Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 12,2016, to participate in Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

160712-M-UK649-005 KAWAIHAE PIER, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – After debarking Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Canberra, Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment convoy toward Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 12,2016, to participate in Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

160712-M-UK649-013 KAWAIHAE PIER, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – Australian Pvt. Scott W. Northover communicates with Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Canberra as it offloads soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, at Kawaihae Pier, Hawaii, July 12,2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. Northover, a native of Perth, Australia, is a signalman with Amphibious Beach Element, HMAS Canberra. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

160712-M-UK649-013 KAWAIHAE PIER, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – Australian Pvt. Scott W. Northover communicates with Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Canberra as it offloads soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, at Kawaihae Pier, Hawaii, July 12,2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. Northover, a native of Perth, Australia, is a signalman with Amphibious Beach Element, HMAS Canberra. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

160712-M-UK649-034 KAWAIHAE PIER, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – Australian Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment debark Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Canberra and come ashore at Kawaihae Pier, Hawaii, July 12, 2016, to participate in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

160712-M-UK649-034 KAWAIHAE PIER, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – Australian Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment debark Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Canberra and come ashore at Kawaihae Pier, Hawaii, July 12, 2016, to participate in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse R. Stence)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

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