Monday, December 20, 2010
JS Akebono (DD 108)
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Honnick)
JS Akebono (DD 108)
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. Akebono will participate in bilateral exercises to help strengthen regional partnerships. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Honnick)
JS Akebono (DD 108)
A visit, board, search and seizure team from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) boards a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) during a maritime security exercise. Freedom and Akebono are participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010, a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Lt. Ed Early/Released)
HMAS Tobruk (L50)
HMAS Tobruk (L50)
HMAS Tobruk (L50)
Zhenghe
Training ship Zhenghe, from the People's Republic of China, is greeted by the iconic Sydney Opera House upon her arrival in Sydney Harbour for a five day goodwill visit.
During their stay in Sydney, the Chinese crew members will be visiting Royal Australian Navy ships and establishments, as well as holding a number of community events. (Photo: Australia DoD)
During their stay in Sydney, the Chinese crew members will be visiting Royal Australian Navy ships and establishments, as well as holding a number of community events. (Photo: Australia DoD)
Mianyang (528)
The Chinese frigate Mianyang, from the People's Republic of China, is greeted by the iconic Sydney skyline upon her arrival in Sydney Harbour for a five day goodwill visit.
During their stay in Sydney, the Chinese crew members will be visiting Royal Australian Navy ships and establishments, as well as holding a number of community events. (Photo: Australia DoD)
During their stay in Sydney, the Chinese crew members will be visiting Royal Australian Navy ships and establishments, as well as holding a number of community events. (Photo: Australia DoD)