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U.S., partner nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26

PACIFIC OCEAN -- Ships and aircraft participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 conducted a planned, live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) and sank decommissioned USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), July 12, 2026, and decommissioned USS Peleliu (LHA 5), July 17. Mobile Bay and Peleliu were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautical miles off the northern coast of the island of Kauai.

MSC Ships Provide Logistics Support During RIMPAC 2026

In the bright, blue waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships are providing the fuel, supplies, and sustainment that keep the world's largest international maritime exercise underway.

Partners, Integrated, Ready: Maritime Patrol Forces Strengthen Allied Cooperation during RIMPAC 2026

Above the vast waters of the Pacific, maritime patrol aircraft from across the region launch with a shared mission during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026: providing the fleet with a comprehensive picture of the maritime environment while strengthening the partnerships that underpin security throughout the region.

Tripler, Desmond T. Doss Clinic bolster readiness with RIMPAC Mass Casualty Drill during RIMPAC exercise

U.S. Army soldiers, Navy sailors, Air Force airmen and civilian staff at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) and Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC) conducted a mass casualty exercise July 9 as part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.

Navy Seabees, ROK Military and U.S. Marines strengthen partnerships through RIMPAC 2026 construction project

Sailors assigned to Naval Construction Battalion 25 based out of Port Hueneme, Calif., worked alongside Republic of Korea (ROK) Service Members and U.S. Marines during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 to complete a concrete demolition and site preparation project and construction of the Su-Hyang-Jeong gazebo.  

RIMPAC 2026 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Exercise Concludes

The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response scenario of the multinational joint Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 has come to a successful close.

Vice Adm. Marc Miguez Assumes Command of U.S. 3rd Fleet

Vice Adm. Marc Miguez assumed command of U.S. 3rd Fleet (C3F) from Rear Adm. Richard Meyer during an assumption of command ceremony held at C3F headquarters in San Diego, July 20, 2026.

Military chaplains strengthen multinational partnerships during RIMPAC 2026

Chaplains from allied and partner nations gathered during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 to strengthen relationships, exchange best practices and enhance interoperability in providing spiritual care, ethical advisement and personnel support across multinational forces. Through professional engagements, ship visits and an international chaplain symposium, participants reinforced the role of chaplaincy in sustaining the moral and human dimensions of military readiness while preparing coalition forces for future operations.

U.S. Marine Rescues Unconscious Civilian During RIMPAC 2026 Liberty

During a weekend liberty trip to Oahu’s Waimea Bay during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Espinosa, an airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leaped into action to save a life. After witnessing a civilian attempt a flip off the local landmark "Jump Rock," land face-first, and float unconscious and bleeding in the water, Espinosa immediately dove in. Alongside another beachgoer, he swam the victim to shore through heavy surf, placed him in the recovery position, and managed the scene until local lifeguards and medical personnel arrived. Espinosa’s leadership credited the rescue to the discipline, quick judgment, and problem-solving mindset cultivated daily by his Marine aviation training, proving that a Marine's readiness to run toward danger never takes a day off.

Readiness at Scale: NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor Enables Combat-Credible Forces During RIMPAC 2026

With Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 underway across the Indo-Pacific, Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor is demonstrating how logistics enables combat-credible naval forces throughout the world’s largest international maritime exercise.

USS Theodore Roosevelt, Marine Corps Incorporate 3D Printing Technology

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), is currently using a 3D hybrid-metal printer, as part of the Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 and the Naval Postgraduate School’s Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) distributed Additive Manufacturing network.

Chile Marks 30 Years of Partnership at RIMPAC 2026

For three decades, the Chilean Navy has sailed alongside allies and partners during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise. Chile's first participation in RIMPAC was in 1996 and has since evolved into a relationship built on trust, interoperability, and shared commitment to partnership.

Command Senior Enlisted Leader Briefs held during RIMPAC 2026

Senior enlisted leaders from allied and partner nations gathered during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 to participate in a series of Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) briefs and professional development sessions focused on strengthening multinational leadership, improving interoperability and sharing best practices across the Indo-Pacific.

RIMPAC 26: Pacific Submarine Force efforts to preserve undersea domain advantage

During Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) units will use realistic at-sea training scenarios to demonstrate unique capabilities in order to maximize advantage in the undersea domain. This year’s exercise will highlight two critical investments that are reshaping how COMSUBPAC units train to fight and win in contested maritime environments: advanced unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) and long-range fires.

What it takes to support visiting RIMPAC ships in Hawaii: The logistics behind a port visit

When ships from around the world arrive in Hawaii to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the world's largest international maritime exercise, a complex and tightly coordinated logistics effort begins long before they reach the pier.

The Civilian Workforce Behind RIMPAC 2026: Experience That Delivers Readiness

As thousands of service members from 30 nations participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the world's largest international maritime exercise, civilian professionals assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Pearl Harbor are working behind the scenes to ensure participating forces remain supplied, supported and ready to operate.

HADR Training Focuses on Strengthening more than just Alliances during RIMPAC 2026

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) training during the multinational Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 is about more than preparing for natural disasters—it’s about building the partnerships that enable nations to respond together when a crisis strikes.

RIMPAC 2026 HADR training begins

Military leaders from nine nations came together June 30 to begin the academics portion of the humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026.

USS Theodore Roosevelt Integrates with Locals and Partners at RIMPAC 26

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) participated in community service events and offered guided ship tours to strengthen ties with the local community and partner nation militaries on the island of Oahu, Hawaii during the week of June 23, 2026.

Multinational Medical Professionals Strengthen Interoperability During RIMPAC 2026 Symposium

Military medical professionals from the United States and partnering nations participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 gathered for a multinational medical symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 25.

RIMPAC 2026 Kicks Off in Hawaii

On June 24th, the opening ceremony and press conference marked the start of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the 30th iteration of the world's largest international maritime exercise.

U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise

SAN DIEGO — The biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise will bring 31 nations in and around the Hawaiian Islands from June 24 to July 31, 2026. The exercise will feature a multinational force of approximately 40 surface ships, 5 submarines, 140 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel.

C3F, international partners conclude final planning for RIMPAC 2026 Exercise

SAN DIEGO -- The U.S. 3rd Fleet and representatives from over 30 partner nations successfully concluded the final planning conference (FPC) for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise, held at Naval Base Point Loma Annex in San Diego.

U.S. 3rd Fleet concludes Mid-Planning Conference for largest-ever RIMPAC

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet concluded the mid-planning conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Dec. 5, 2025.

Navy Warfare Center Drives First Over-the-Horizon Install, Naval Strike Missile Launch Demonstration From Destroyer

USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conducts the first demonstration firing of a Naval Strike Missile from a U.S. Navy destroyer during RIMPAC. 

Impact at RIMPAC: NPS Students Enhance Fleet Readiness with 3D Printing Technology

MONTEREY, Calif. - Students and faculty from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) conducted expeditionary advanced manufacturing research during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) and Trident Warrior 2024 exercises demonstrating new technology applications at sea and ashore

MSC Ships Provide Logistics Support During RIMPAC 2024

HAWAII — Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat logistic fleet (CLF) ships have completed their support to the world’s largest, international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, in Hawaii.

US, ROK test unmanned vehicles in live fire exercise during RIMPAC 2024

The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy successfully held a live-fire exercise using a common unmanned surface vessel (CUSV) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 12. The CUSV, equipped with six Poniard rockets, successfully engaged a target.

Naval officer earns award for leadership in foreign ship liaison office

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - In June, Cmdr. Charles R. Lux, 43, earned the Meritorious Service Medal for coordination of all aspects of foreign ship visits to the Hawaiian Islands, Wake Island, and American Samoa from May 2022 to June 2024 as the Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) foreign ship liaison officer (FSLO). The medal is the highest non-combat related medal or award a military member can receive.

US and Partner Nations Conduct Multiple SINKEXs as Part of RIMPAC 2024

Ships and aircraft participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 conducted long-planned, live-fire sinking exercises (SINKEXs) and sank the decommissioned USS Dubuque (LPD 8), July 11, 2024, and the decommissioned USS Tarawa (LHA 1), July 19, 2024. Both were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautical miles off the northern coast of the island of Kauai.

Planning for Mine Warfare training at RIMPAC 24

Royal Australian Navy Mine Warfare Clearance Diving Officer (MCDO) Adam Zilko’s current exchange posting to the United States has seen him lead Mine Counter Measures (MCM) exercise planner at RIMPAC 2024.

PEARL HARBOR - July 13 marked the completion of the first urban search and rescue exercises in RIMPAC history, illustrating the growing value of the world’s largest maritime exercise and the increased range and usefulness of the U.S. Coast Guard.

PACIFIC OCEAN - Ships and aircraft participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 conducted long-planned, live-fire sinking exercises (SINKEXs) and sank the decommissioned USS Dubuque (LPD 8), July 11, 2024, and the decommissioned USS Tarawa (LHA 1), July 19, 2024. Both were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautical miles off the northern coast of the island of Kauai.

3D Printer solves engineering challenges onboard USS Somerset

When the team of engineers from the Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) loaded their 3D hybrid-metal printer onboard Somerset as part of the experimentation sector of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, they had no idea that they would soon be asked to solve a real-world engineering casualty.

USS Gridley, Partner Nations Hold VBSS Drill During RIMPAC 2024

PACIFIC OCEAN — The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) participated in a multinational visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill while underway July 15 during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a large-scale international maritime exercise.

Successful conclusion of Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief training at RIMPAC 2024

The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) portion of the multinational joint exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 has come to a successful close, July 15. HADR is a military cooperation that aims to save lives, reduce suffering, and resolve emergencies during natural disasters. This year, nine nations actively participated: Canada, Chile, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Republic of Korea (ROK), Singapore and the United States.

Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Six and Singapore Armed Forces Biodefense Team conduct Expeditionary Public Health Subject Matter Exchange during RIMPAC 2024

U.S. Navy Preventive Medicine professionals assigned to Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Six (NEPMU-6) hosted a Singapore Armed Forces Expeditionary Public Health Team (SAF) to exchange knowledge about U.S. Navy Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit’s (FDPMU) and their employment in operational settings, from July 9th-10th, 2024, on Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Chief of Naval Operations, Master Chief Pettry Officer of Navy Attend Largest Maritime Exercise in the World, Emphasize Interoperability with Allies and Partners

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea traveled to Hawaii, July 10-12, 2024, to meet with Sailors and visit Allies and partners participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2024.

Logistics Workshop Held During RIMPAC 2024

FORD ISLAND, Hawaii – Supply officers and logistic specialists from 29 countries came together at the Ford Island Conference Center, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of Pacific to coordinate the different phases of RIMPAC, June 29, 2024.

Multinational Undersea Warfare Experts Gather for RIMPAC 2024 Integration

HAWAII — Planners and Liaison Officers (LNOs) from multiple partner nations met at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to stand up a Commander, Task Force (CTF) 174 theater undersea warfare integrated watch team, marking the beginning of the at-sea phase of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 8.

RIMPAC 2024 Medical Symposium Focuses on "Tyranny of Distance: Closing the Gap"

International military medical teams from around the globe convened at Sharkey Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the 2024 Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Medical Symposium, July 1-2, 2024.

An International Chaplaincy Symposium was held at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 2.

Partner nation medical professionals attend multinational medical symposium at RIMPAC 2024

Medical professionals from the U.S. Navy and partner nations attending Exercise Rim of the Pacific

Military Sealift Command will support the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 maritime exercise though out the month of July in Hawaii.

RIMPAC 2024 Kicks Off in Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii - The opening ceremony and press conference kicked off the 29th edition of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the world's largest international maritime exercise, today.

Naval Health Research Center to Participate in Experimentation Sector of RIMPAC 2024: Seeking Innovative at-Sea Solutions for Monitoring Sleep and Fatigue Among Sailors

SAN DIEGO - Scientists from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) operational readiness department studying sleep and fatigue performance among Sailors and Marines have outfitted guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) and its crew to participate in the study while at-sea.

USS Germantown Conducts Joint Live-Fire Exercise with 15th MEU En Route to RIMPAC 2024

The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) conducted a successful joint live-fire exercise with Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the Pacific Ocean, June 19.

RIMPAC to begin June 27

Planning and preparations are being finalized for the 29th biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a multinational exercise involving 29 nations and more than 25,000 personnel, set to run June 27 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Announces 29th RIMPAC Exercise

SAN DIEGO – Approximately 29 nations, 40 surface ships, 3 submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 26 to Aug. 2, in and around the Hawaiian Islands.

U.S. 3rd Fleet Hosts RIMPAC Final Planning Conference

U.S. 3rd Fleet hosted the final planning conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise at Naval Base Point Loma Annex, San Diego, March 25-28.