Photos Multinational Exercises Of All Types

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Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018 in Ustka, Poland, June 12, 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez/Released)..Click the links for full captions and HI-RES

US Tanks, Polish BMP platoons bond during BALTOPS 2018 by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

26th MEU Tank platoon, Polish BMP unit go head-to-head in mechanized assault exercise during BALTOPS by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

26th MEU Tank platoon, Polish BMP unit go head-to-head in mechanized assault exercise during BALTOPS by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

26th MEU Tank platoon, Polish BMP unit go head-to-head in mechanized assault exercise during BALTOPS by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

26th MEU Tank platoon, Polish BMP unit go head-to-head in mechanized assault exercise during BALTOPS by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

26th MEU Tank platoon, Polish BMP unit go head-to-head in mechanized assault exercise during BALTOPS by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

26th MEU Tank platoon, Polish BMP unit go head-to-head in mechanized assault exercise during BALTOPS by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

26th MEU Tank platoon, Polish BMP unit go head-to-head in mechanized assault exercise during BALTOPS by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, on Flickr

 

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Ukrainian Special Ops team preparing for Flaming Sword 2018

 

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Ukrainian Special Ops Team Preparing for Flaming Sword 2018

 

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Sabre Strike 18



Smoke clears from the barrel of an RPG-7 rocket propelled grenade launcher moments after it is fired by a Polish army soldier during the culminating live-fire event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to enhance interoperability among allies and regional partners. (Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).



A Polish army PT-91 Twardy or “resilient” main battle tank, part of Battle Group Poland, charges into the culminating live-fire event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018. (Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).



A Polish army Infantry Fighting Vehicle and U.S. Army AH-46 Apache Helicopters with Battle Group Poland participate in the culminating live-fire event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018.(Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).



A U.S. Army AH-46 Apache Helicopter with Battle Group Poland flies overhead and into the culminating live-fire event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018. (Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).



U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jared Royster of Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment and a Polish army solider, both with Battle Group Poland, pose for a picture at the culminating event of Saber Strike 18 at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area June 15, 2018. (Michigan Army National Guard photo by Spc. Robert Douglas/ released).

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Spc. Raymond Badillo (right), San Antonio, Texas native, infantryman with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, aims a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. This year's exercise, which runs from June 3-15, tests allies and partners from 19 countries on their ability work together to deter aggression in the region and improve each unit's ability to perform their designated mission. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)



Polish army soldiers with 15th Mechanized Brigade, post security on a heavy machine gun during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)



A .50-cal M2 machine gun fires from the top of an Interim Armored Vehicle "Stryker” with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)



U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters with Battle Group Poland, provide aerial support during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)



U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare to engage enemies during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)



A Polish army soldier with 15th Mechanized Brigade, uses binoculars to conduct reconnaissance during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)



U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, provide support by fire during a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)



A convoy of Mobility Weapon-Mounted Installation Kit “Jackals” with the U.K. army 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, move to begin a multinational training event for exercise Puma 2 with Battle Group Poland at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland on June 14, 2018 as part of Saber Strike 18. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III /22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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More photos from Saber Strike 18

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Sabre Strike 18



Italian Forces apply camouflage before a large scale exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The exercise was a part of Saber Strike 18 and featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadian and Latvian Platoons; and an attacking force comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces. Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise enhancing interoperability among allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)



A member of the Canadian military waits for opposing forces to move during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. Canadian forces were teamed with Spanish, Italian, and Latvian platoons to act as a defending force during a battle simulation for Saber Strike 18. One of Saber Strike’s major focuses is to build strong and strategic partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)



Members of a Canadian Platoon fire at opposing forces during an exercise in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)



A U.S. Marine breaches a building during a large scale battle scenario during Saber Strike 18 in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. U.S Marines teamed with United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces as the attacking force whose objective was to remove opposing forces. Saber Strike aims to improve strategic partnerships, ability to operate in the dynamic security environment, and to maintain readiness of forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)



Norwegian Forces survey a simulated battlefield during a large scale battle scenario in Skrunda, Latvia on June 13, 2018. The battle featured a defending force comprised of Spanish, Italian, Canadian and Latvian Platoons; and an attacking force comprised of U.S. Marines, United Kingdom Royal Marines, Michigan Army National Guard, and Norwegian Forces. Saber Strike included approximately 18,000 participants from 19 countries to continue building on interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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PEARL HARBOR -- (June 8, 2018) Korean Americans and foreign nationals welcome the Republic of Korea Navy destroyer Yulgok Yi I (DDG 992) as it arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam June 8 in preparation for the ship’s participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2018. Also pictured USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110). Twenty-six nations, 47 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corwin M. Colbert)



PEARL HARBOR -- (June 8, 2018) Capt. Christopher J. Budde, commanding officer, USS Port Royal (CG 73), left, welcomes Capt. In-Ho Kim, the commanding officer of the Republic of Korea Navy ship Yulgok Yi I (DDG 992), following the ship’s arrival to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam June 8 in preparation for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corwin M. Colbert)

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(PEARL HARBOR) Republic of Korea submarine ROKS Park Wi (SS 065) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HIckam for routine training in the Hawaiian operations area and preparations for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2018, June 1. Twenty-six nations, 47 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel will participate in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin/released)







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A USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC 39) boarding team boards the fishing vessel Run Da after the vessel was suspected of illegal high seas drift net fishing in the North Pacific Ocean, 860 miles east of Hokkaido, Japan, June 16, 2018. The boarding team discovered a reported 5.6-mile net on the fantail with supporting gear, 80 tons of chum salmon and one ton of squid on board. U.S. Coast Guard photo.



USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC 39) and People's Republic of China Coast Guard crew members uncover an approximately 5.6-mile drift net onboard the fishing vessel Run Da during a joint boarding of the vessel in the North Pacific Ocean, 860 miles east of Hokkaido, Japan, June 16, 2018.The Alex Haley crew transferred custody of the Run Da to the PRC Coast Guard for prosecution. U.S. Coast Guard photo.



The USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC 39) and crew detain the fishing vessel Run Da after it was suspected of high seas drift net fishing in the North Pacific Ocean, 860 miles east of Hokkaido, Japan, June 16, 2018. The Alex Haley crew transferred custody of the Run Da and its crew to the People’s Republic of China Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard photo.



The crew of the USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC 39) transfers custody of the detained fishing vessel Run Da to a People's Republic of China Coast Guard patrol vessel in the Sea of Japan, June 21, 2018. The Alex Haley and PRC Coast Guard crews detained the Run Da suspected of illegal high seas drift net fishing. U.S. Coast Guard photo.



A crew member of the USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC 39) stands lookout during a transfer of custody of the detained fishing vessel Run Da with the People's Republic of China Coast Guard in the Sea of Japan, June 21, 2018. The Alex Haley and PRC Coast Guard crews detained the Run Da suspected of illegal high seas drift net fishing. U.S. Coast Guard photo.



Cmdr. Jon Kreischer (left), commanding officer of the USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC 39), signs over custody of the fishing vessel Run Da to the commanding officer of People's Republic of China Coast Guard Patrol Vessel 2301 in international waters in the Sea of Japan, June 21, 2018. The Alex Haley and PRC Coast Guard crews discovered an illegal drift net banned by international convention during a joint boarding on the vessel. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

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Nepalese Armed Forces go on a convoy mission, taught by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Thomas Dewar, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, during Khaan Quest 2018 at Five Hills Training Area June 20.

KQ18 is a multinational training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of U.S., Mongolian and other partner nations in international peace support operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Pfc. Grace Nechanicky/Released)











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RIMPAC 2018 arrivals at Pearl Harbor: Australia's big amphibious assault ship ADELAIDE L01, frigates MELBOURNE 05 and TOOWOOMBA 156

 

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PEARL HARBOR (June 25, 2018) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2018. Twenty-five nations, more than 45 ships and submarines, approximately 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. RIMPAC is the World's largest international maritime exercise, providing a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the World's oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel James Lanari/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 25, 2018) Philippine Navy frigate BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF 17) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for RIMPAC 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Holly L. Herline)

 

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RIMPAC is more than Naval ships!!





CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 25, 2018) - Core group members of 2nd Battalion Royal 22e Régiment disembark a British Royal Air Force Airbus A330 Voyager in preparation for the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Camp Talega, Camp Pendleton, June 25. Twenty-six nations, more than 45 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician Ordinary Seaman Justin Spinello/Released)





CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - A member of 2nd Battalion Royal 22e Régiment Bravo Company shoulders his C9A2 light machine gun while practicing section attack drills in preparation for the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Camp Talega, Camp Pendleton, June 26. (Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician Ordinary Seaman Justin Spinello/Released)



CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Corporal Philip Solliére-Galipeau, a member of the Canadian 2nd Battalion Royal 22e Régiment Bravo Company, sights in a C6 general purpose machine gun for sustained firing in preparation for the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Camp Talega, Camp Pendleton, June 26. (Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician Ordinary Seaman Justin Spinello/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (June 26, 2018) French Navy frigate FS Prairial (F731) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Twenty-six nations, more than 45 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Holly L. Herline)



USS John C Stennis (CVN 74)enters Pearl Harbor in preparation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018. Twenty-six nations, more than 45 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo/released for public use)





Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer helicopter ship JS Ise (DDH 182) enters Pearl Harbor in preparation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Isaacs)



Royal Australian Navy multi-product replenishment oiler HMAS Success (OR 304) enters Pearl Harbor in preparation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018. . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Isaacs)

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Royal Australian Navy multi-product replenishment oiler HMAS Success (OR 304) enters Pearl Harbor in preparation for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Isaacs)


PEARL HARBOR (June 29, 2016) USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016. John C. Stennis is currently on a Western Pacific deployment and is expected to play a major role in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman / RELEASED)

 

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SAN DIEGO, (June 28, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during inport flight operations at Naval Base San Diego. Bonhomme Richard is preparing to support the 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise as part of more than 45 ships and submarines participating. RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Krishna M. Jackson/Released)



MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 28, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion take to the sea at an assault amphibious vehicle familiarization training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy)



MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 28, 2018) Canadian Army Pvt. François Vive va, infantryman with the Royal 22e Régiment, provides security at an assault amphibious vehicle familiarization training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2018.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy)



MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 28, 2018) Canadian Armed Forces service members egress an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle during familiarization training as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2018. Marines training with partner nations from around the world enhances prowess. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy)



MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 28, 2018) Canadian Armed Forces conduct bounding drills at an assault amphibious vehicle familiarization training during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 28, 2018. Marines training with partner nations from around the world enhances prowess.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy)

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RIMPAC 2018 provides high-value training for task-organized, highly-capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 02, 2018) A New Zealand Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member conducts fast rope rappelling training during RIMPAC 2018. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Canadian Armed Forces photo by Imagery Technician Corporal Trevor Matheson/released)



JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 2, 2018) A Sailor assigned to U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2 rappels down a wall as part of a training exercise during RIMPAC 2018. (Canadian Armed Forces photo by Imagery Technician Corporal Trevor Matheson/released)



CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 2, 2018) A member of the Canadian 2nd Battalion Royal 22e Régiment watches his arcs of fire during Close Quarters Battle training at Combat Town Kilo 2 during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018 exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 2. (Photo by Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician Ordinary Seaman Justin Spinello/Released)



CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 2, 2018) Mexican marines perform an combat reload on their C7’s during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Camp Talega on Camp Pendleton, July 2. (Photo by Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician Ordinary Seaman Justin Spinello/Released)



CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (June 2, 2018) A member of the Canadian 2nd Battalion Royal 22e Régiment Recon team fires his C7 during the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018 exercise at Camp Talega on Camp Pendleton, July 2. . (Photo by Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician Ordinary Seaman Justin Spinello/Released)