PLAN invited to participate in RIMPAC for first the time (2014)

Jura said:

Jeff, you puzzled me with this one:

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... the official list http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/nav...pac-first-time-2014-a-24-6426.html#post294601 names ROKS Wang Geon (DDH 978)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 3, 2014) A Republic of Korea navy sailor stands on the deck of the Republic of Korea navy submarine Lee Sunsin (SSK 068) as it departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. 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. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 3, 2014) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) is guided out of Pearl Harbor to begin the at-sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 8, 2014) A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier, left, New Zealand army soldier and a U.S. Navy Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA5) render honors while passing the USS Arizona Memorial while departing Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amanda Chavez/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 8, 2014) Ensign Elizabeth O'Brien, conning officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), takes a bearing while transiting out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 3, 2014) A U.S. Naval Security Forces patrol boat provides security as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182) transits Pearl Harbor during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher D. Blachly/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 3, 2014) Sailors from India, Singapore and the U.S. do pull-ups in a strong arm competition during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay/Released)

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MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii (July 1, 2014) Members of the Mexico Naval Infantry Force learn to breathe compressed air during shallow water egress training at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii pool during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Dietz/Released)

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MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii (July 3, 2014) U.S. Marines and an Indonesian marine discuss plans in preparation for clearing a building during military operations in urban terrain training at Marine Corps Base Hawaii as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. This year marks the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. RIMPAC 2014 takes place from June 26 to Aug. 1, and includes events in port as well as underway. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. William L. Holdaway/Released)

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Photo taken on July 9, 2014 shows Chinese navy's missile frigate Yueyang leaves Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the United States. The Chinese fleet participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises left Pearl Harbor for the exercise area on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Qin Haishi)

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Photo taken on July 9, 2014 shows Chinese navy's destroyer Haikou leaving Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the United States. The Chinese fleet participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises left Pearl Harbor for the exercise area on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Qin Haishi)

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Sailors stand on deck as Chinese navy's supply ship Qiandaohu leaves Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the United States, July 9, 2014. The Chinese fleet participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises left Pearl Harbor for the exercise area on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Qin Haishi)

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"RIMPAC -2014"...09 July 2014...18 military medical personnel from the participating RIMPAC nations came to the hospital ship Peace Ark to participate in Chinese traditional medicine, communication training. "This is very useful for the rehabilitation of war wounds." Experience of the U.S. Navy Medical cupping Nicholas Ross said. (Reporter Wan Kwok Wa, Li Yue, Ju Zhenhua)

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On July 3, 60 military medical personnel went aboard Peace Ark to attend an health exchange activity. The nations represented were ,United States, Canada, Norway, South Korea and other seven countries. (Wan Kwok Wa, Li Yue, Ju Zhenhua)

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FORBIN said:

Foreign countries

France
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Skywatcher said:

Wonder how long it'll take the photos of the at sea activities to show up?

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2014) The ex-USS Ogden (LPD 5) is hit by a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from the Royal Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F 310) during a Sink Exercise (SINKEX) as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to Aug. 1, 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 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 9, 2014) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kirishima (DDG 174) launches a training missile during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photographer PO3 Masanori Endo/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (July 8, 2014) A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off from Ford Island during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay/Released)

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