How’d you like to see these guys coming at you in war?
The world’s largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (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 2012, taking place now through Aug. 3, is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971.
The photo above shows the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz with many other ships and subs taking part in this year’s exercise.
RIMPAC 2012 includes 22 nations, more than 40 vessels, 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel.
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