HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283)

The Iroquois-class guided-missile destroyer HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283) fires its deck guns at a target while participating in an exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

JS Atago (DDG 177)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class N. Brett Morton/Released)

ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991)

The Republic of Korea Navy guided-missile destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class N. Brett Morton/Released)

HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06)

The Adelaide-class guided-missile frigate HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class N. Brett Morton/Released)