EODMU-11, HSC-23 conduct jump training in Kaneohe Bay during RIMPAC 2026

U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11, prepare to jump out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, as part of free-fall jump training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, June 30, 2026. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 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 First Class Ryan A. LeCompte)