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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (July 25, 2006) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarines
USS Chicago (SSN 721) and USS Colombia (SSN 771) prepare to join a
multinational formation with other ships that participated in the 2006
Rim of the Pacific exercise. To commemorate the last day of RIMPAC,
participating country's naval vessels fell into ranks for a photo
exercise. RIMPAC trains U.S. allied forces to be interoperable and
ready for a wide range of potential combined operations and missions.
Eight nations participated in RIMPAC, the world's largest biennial
maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC brings
together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan,
the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. U.S.
Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James R. Evans
(RELEASED)
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