JS Narushio (SS 595)

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force submarine JS Narushio (SS 595) pulls into Pearl harbor for a scheduled port call before starting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational exercise, is scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area during June 29 - July 31. Participants include Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. India, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia are scheduled to send observers. (Photo: U.S. Nav/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick)

JS Narushio (SS 595)

Japanese sailors aboard the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Narushio (SS 595) arrive in Pearl Harbor for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 exercise. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational exercise, is scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area during June 29 - July 31. Participants include Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. India, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia are scheduled to send observers. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas L. Rosprim)

JS Narushio (SS 595)

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force submarine JS Narushio (SS 595) arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor for Rim of the Pacific exercise (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Honnick)

JS Kirishima (DD 174)

Japanese Maritime Self Defense Ship JS Kirishima (DD 174) arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor to participate in this year's Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational exercise, is scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area during June 29 - July 31. Participants include Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. India, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia are scheduled to send observers. (Photo: U.S Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter Pels)

JS Kirishima (DD 174)

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Kirishima (DD 174) pulls into Pearl harbor for a scheduled port call before starting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational exercise, is scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area during June 29 - July 31. Participants include Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. India, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia are scheduled to send observers. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick)

JS Kirishima (DD 174)

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Kirishima (DD 174) pulls into Pearl harbor for a scheduled port call before starting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational exercise, is scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area during June 29 - July 31. Participants include Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. India, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia are scheduled to send observers. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick)

JS Haruna (DDH 141)

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Haruna (DDH 141) pulls into Pearl harbor for a scheduled port call before starting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational exercise, is scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area during June 29 - July 31. Participants include Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. India, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia are scheduled to send observers. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick)

JS Haruna (DD 141)

Japanese Maritime Self Defense Ship JS Haruna (DD 141) arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor for this year's Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational exercise, is scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area during June 29 - July 31. Participants include Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. India, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia are scheduled to send observers. (Photo: U.S Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter Pels)

JS Makinami (DD 112)

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Makinami (DD 112) pulls into Pearl harbor for a scheduled port call before starting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational exercise, is scheduled biennially by U.S. Pacific Fleet and takes place in the Hawaiian operating area during June 29 - July 31. Participants include Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. India, Colombia, Mexico, and Russia are scheduled to send observers. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick)

ROKS Lee Sunsin (SSK 068)

The Korean submarine Lee Sunsin (SSK 068) arrives at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, becoming the first foreign vessel to arrive to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise. (Photo: U. S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Luciano Marano)

ROKS Munmu the Great (DDH 976)

Republic of Korea Ship (ROKS) Munmu the Great (DDH 976) passes Battleship Missouri Memorial and USS Arizona Memorial as she makes her way pier side to Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Munmu the Great and ROKS Yang Manchoon (DDH 973) are in Pearl Harbor to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC 2008 is the 21st in a series of significant international military exercises scheduled biannually by the U.S. Pacific fleet that takes place in the Hawaiian operating area. Units from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S. are scheduled to participate. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl)

HMCS Algonquin (DDH 283)

HMCS Algonquin (DDH 283) departs from Pearl Harbor to participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. Eight nations are participating 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. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebecca J. Moat)

BAP Mariategui (FM 54)

BAP Mariategui (FM 54) departs from Pearl Harbor to participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. Eight nations are participating 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. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebecca)

CNS Almirante Blanco Encalada (FF-15)

The Chilean ship Blanco Encalada (FF 15) departs from Naval Station Pearl Harbor in preparation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. Eight nations are participating 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. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandon A. Teeples)

JDS Samidare (DD 106)

The JDS Samidare (DD 106) from the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force departs Pearl Harbor in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006 exercises. Eight nations are participating 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. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason C. Swink)

JDS Hiei (DDH 142)

The JDS Hiei (DDH 142) from the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force departs Pearl Harbor in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006 exercises. Eight nations are participating 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. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason C. Swink)

JDS Samidare (DD 106)

Japan ship JDS Samidare (DD 106) departs from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Eight nations are participating 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. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebecca J. Moat)

ROKS Jung Woon (SS 67)

The Republic of Korea Navy Submarine Jung Woon (SS 67) prepares to moor at the submarine piers at Naval station Pearl Harbor for this year's Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). Jung Woon is the first foreign submarine to enter Pearl Harbor for the exercise, which is held every two years. RIMPAC is designed to increase cooperation aboard submarines and surface ships from the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea and Chile. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Journalist 2nd Class Corwin Colbert)

JDS Kuroshio (SS 596)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine JDS Kuroshio (SS 596) enters Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Commander, Submarine Squadron One is hosting the submarine during their stay as part of RIMPAC 2006. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Journalist 1st Class Cynthia Clark)

HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337)

Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton transitting the narrows en route to a refuelling stop in St. John's Newfoundland. HMCS FREDERICTON is returning home to Halifax, Nova Scotia after completing a six-month counter-piracy and counter-terrorism deployment. HMCS FREDERICTON will return to Halifax on May 4th in time for celebrations marking the Navy's centennial anniversary. (Photo: Cdr Guy Phillips)

JDS Ariake (DD 109)

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JDS Ariake (DD 109) pulls into Pearl Harbor for a scheduled port call before starting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. Eight nations are participating 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. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class Dennis C. Cantrell)

HMCS Algonquin

HMCS Algonquin during International Fleet Review Week (IFR) held in Victoria from June 9th to 14th to commemorate the Canadian Navy's 100th year of service.(Photo: Jacek Szymanski, Navy Public Affairs)

CNS Esmeralda (BE 43)

The Chilean Navy training ship CNS Esmeralda (BE 43) pulls into Pearl Harbor for a scheduled port call before starting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. Eight nations are participating 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. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class Dennis C. Cantrell)

HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06)

The Australian Navy Frigate Newcastle (FFG 06) cruises with USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as she conducts plane guard duties. Stennis and Newcastle are taking part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year's exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Charles D. Whetstine)

HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283)

Canadian guided missile destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283) sits pierside Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where it will participate in the exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class David A. Levy)

ROKS Yi SunShin (DDH 975)

Republic of Korea Destroyer Yi SunShin (DDH 975) cruises to position where it will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class David A. Levy )

ROKS Chang Bogo (SSK 61)

Republic of Korea Submarine Chang Bogo (SSK 61) heads out to sea during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class David A. Levy)

HMCS Regina (FFH 334)

Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) heads out to sea to participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class David A. Levy)

JDS Amagiri (DD 154)

Japanese war ship JDS Amagiri (DD 154) sits moored at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. There are currently four Japanese ships in Pearl Harbor, participating in the multi-national maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year’s exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Richard J. Brunson

CNS Almirante Lynch (FF-07)

The Chilean frigate Lynch (FFG 07) transits past Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii before beginning the joint nation exercise "Rim of the Pacific 2004"(RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Justin P. Nesbitt)

HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283)

The Canadian destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283) is shown underway in close formation with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Algonquin just completed an eight-ship photo exercise with Stennis just prior to participation in Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric)

HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06)

HMAS Newcastle departs Sydney Harbour to participate in Fleet Concentration Period 2009. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06)

HMAS Newcastle departs Sydney Harbour to participate in Fleet Concentration Period 2009. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06)

HMAS Newcastle departs Sydney Harbour to participate in Fleet Concentration Period 2009. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06)

HMAS Newcastle sails for Operation CATALYST. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06)

The Australian Adelaide-class guided missile frigate HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) passes Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during arrival honors prior to the multinational maritime exercise "Rim of the Pacific 2004" RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Dennis C. Cantrell)

JDS Haruna (DDH 141)

The Japanese destroyer JDS Haruna (DDH 141) passes Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during arrival honors prior to the multinational maritime exercise "Rim of the Pacific 2004" (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Dennis C. Cantrell)

JDS Inazuma (DD 105)

The Japanese destroyer JDS Inazuma (DD 105) passes Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during arrival honors prior to the multinational maritime exercise "Rim of the Pacific 2004" (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/)Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Dennis C. Cantrell)

CNS Simpson (SS-21)

Chilean Submarine CNS Simpson (SS-21) prepares to render honors to the USS Arizona Memorial as the submarine pulls into port in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. CS Simpson is scheduled to participate in the 2004 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Journalist 3rd Class Corwin Colbert)

JDS Narushio (SS 595)

Sailors aboard the Japanese Submarine Narushio (SS 595) prepare to disembark the submarine as it arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for a port call. Japan is one of several countries participating in this year's 2004 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Sara M. Coates)

HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283)

The Canadian destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283) is shown underway in close formation with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the guided missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54). Algonquin is participating in an eight-ship photo exercise just prior to participation in Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric)

ROKS Nadaeyung (SS 069)

The Republic of Korea submarine Nadaeyung (SS 069) surfaces while conducting training exercises during “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) 2002. RIMPAC 2002 is designed to improve tactical proficiency in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while building cooperation and fostering mutual understanding between participating nations. Countries participating this year are: Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Michael J. Pusnik, Jr)