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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (July 25, 2006) -- The Wasp-class Amphibious Assault Ship
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) sails in formation with ships and
submarines from the U.S. Navy as well as the Navies of the seven other
nations. To commemorate the last day of the 2006 Rim of the Pacific
(RIMPAC) exercise, 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 Communications Specialist Seaman
James R. Evans (RELEASED)
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