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USS Comstock (LSD 45) Returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamPEARL HARBOR - The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released) USS Pioneer (MCM 9) Participating in (RIMPAC) 2010 ExercisesPEARL HARBOR - The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released) Midshipmen Participate in RIMPACHawaiian Operating Area, Pacific Ocean – Thirteen midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) and various Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) units are embarked in USS Benfold (DDG 65) during the 22nd Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Sisters Share Experiences Aboard Bonhomme Richard During RIMPACPacific Ocean - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 carries supplies to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) during a vertical replenishment. Bonhomme Richard is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010PACIFIC OCEAN - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 combined task force transit the Pacific Ocean during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2010. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational maritime exercise, is a biennial event which allows participating nations to work together to build trust and enhance partnerships needed to improve maritime security. Devastator, Pioneer Hunt Hawaii Mines for RIMPACPEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Two San Diego-based Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercise, from June 28 to Aug. 1 USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) transits the Pacific Ocean during RIMPAC 2010PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2010) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) transits the Pacific Ocean as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 carries cargo during a replenishment at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Heading To Hawaii for RIMPACPACIFIC OCEAN - The mine countermeasures ships USS Devastator (MCM 6) and USS Pioneer (MCM 9) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) are underway near Hawaii to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released) Lake Erie Involved with RIMPAC 2010PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2010) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) cruises through the Pacific Ocean during Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. USS Bonhomme Richard and Other Ships Holds RIMPAC Medical ExerciseUSS BONHOMME RICHARD, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors role-playing as medical casualties from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) were flown to USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for treatment during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 mass casualty exercise July 9 Bonhomme Richard Conducts MISSILEX for RIMPAC 2010PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducted a live-fire missile exercise July 9 while underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010, a biennial multinational exercise designed to strengthen operational readiness and improve multinational interoperability. Bonhomme Richard Sailors Lend a Helping HandPEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) participated in various community service projects June 28 to July 2 during a port visit to Pearl Harbor, in conjunction with the biennial multinational Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercise USS McClusky (FFG 41) Fires Deck Gun During Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2010) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) fires its 76mm deck gun during a live-fire exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. USS Benfold (DDG 65) Performing RIMPAC ExercisesPACIFIC OCEAN - The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) fires a surface-to-air missile off the coast of Hawaii as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. RIMPAC 2010 Surface EngagementPACIFIC OCEAN (July 10, 2010) Royal Australian Navy frigate Warramunga (FFH-152) engages Ex-USS New Orleans (LPH-11) with her 5-inch gun during a surface engagement, subsequently sending her below the surface of the Pacific Ocean at 1809 local time. Ex-USS New Orleans served in the U.S. Navy between 1968 and 1997. The ship was used for high end multi-national target practice during Exercise RIMPAC 2010, being fired upon by Harpoon missiles, laser guided bombs and a barrage of naval gun fire. A Marine stands watch as a landing craft air cushion prepares to unload its cargoBELLOWS AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (July 9, 2010) A Marine stands watch as a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 prepares to unload its cargo of Marines and vehicles onto the beach during an amphibious landing exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. U.S. NAVY Photo Illustration of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Boxer (LHD 4)SAN DIEGO – USS Makin Island (LHD 8) returned to port July 1 following two days at sea for Final Contract Trials (FCT) preparation, ending the ship’s Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) period. Makin Island Sailors continue their preparations for FCT along with other critical inspections later this fall. U.S. NAVY Photo Illustration of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Boxer (LHD 4) by Mass Communication Specialist 3RD Class Christopher Fairbanks/RELEASED. RIMPAC 2010 Officially OpensPEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Top military leaders from 14 partner nations held a press conference to officially launch the 2010 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Lockwood Hall on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam June 28 Group Sail Sets Stage for RIMPAC 2010PEARL HARBOR - USS Chosin (CG 65) pulled into Lualualei, Hawaii July 1, marking the end to a group sail that has brought ships representing Canada, France, Australia, Japan and the United States from the International Fleet Review in Victoria, British Columbia to the Hawaii Operating Area in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. Freedom Sailors, Singapore Navy Cross TrainPEARL HARBOR - U.S. and Singapore Sailors from USS Freedom (LCS 1) and RSS Supreme (70), respectively, exchanged professional knowledge, June 28, while both ships are moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. USS Ford (FFG 54) arrives in Hawaii for RIMPAC 2010PEARL HARBOR (June 24, 2010) Sailors moor the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54) to the pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise. NSWC Port Hueneme Readies USS Benfold for RIMPACPORT HUENEME, Calif. (NNS) -- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme completed a six-day assessment June 17 of USS Benfold's (DDG 65) systems in preparation for the ship's participation in upcoming Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise McClusky Arrives in Hawaii for RIMPAC 2010PEARL HARBOR (June 24, 2010) The frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in RIMPAC 2010, a biennial, multinational exercise Bonhomme Richard Transports Unique Aircraft for RIMPACBonhomme Richard left San Diego on June 14 with two Czechoslovakian-built 1964 and 1965 Aero-Vodochody airplanes, modified with U.S. standard small turbojet J60 engines. These planes will simulate air to surface missile attacks for training purposes, during RIMPAC. ESG 3 Commander Visits USS FreedomPACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2010) Cmdr. Kris Doyle, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1), explains the readiness control officer console on Freedom's bridge to Rear Adm. Earl L. Gay, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3. Gay toured Freedom during its transit to Hawaii to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 |
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