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WATERS EAST OF OKINAWA (July 30, 2014) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), foreground, participates in a photo exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178), the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), an unidentified naval vessel and the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) during Malabar 2014. Malabar is a U.S. Navy, Indian navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force naval exercise to improve collective maritime relationships and increase understanding in multinational operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paolo Bayas) 140730-N-IP531-529
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2012) An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to receive and transport troops during the amphibious assault phase of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years, represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. This exercise takes place 30 Jan - 12 Feb, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina.
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 prepares to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 in the Pacific Ocean July 28, 2014. RIMPAC is a U.S. Pacific Fleet-hosted biennial multinational maritime exercise designed to foster and sustain international cooperation on the security of the world?s oceans. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight, U.S. Navy/Released)
Indian Shivalick guided missile frigates conducting exercises during Malabar 2014
Original caption: PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2014) Ships gather in formation aft of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of The Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise 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 3rd Class Dustin Knight/Released) 140725-N-HU377-114
PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 3, 2014) Logistics Specialist 1st Class Andrew Ricketts, a Hemstead, N.Y., native observes as the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) pulls out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Nelson/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates transport a CH-53E Sea Stallion, assigned to “Warhorse” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dustin Kelling/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2014) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise and takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Nelson/Released)
Original caption: 140725-N-BQ948-725 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 25, 2014) - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to lead a close formation of ships and submarines from international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. 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 2nd Class Jacob Estes/Released)
