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13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Aug 12, 2026

Digitally crewed surface vessel delivers parts for the 3D printer aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, July 7, 2026. Unmanned & remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance capacity across the multinational force. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. 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 on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Warr)

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NIKON D5

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28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

NIKON D5

LENS

28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

100

13th Marine Expeditionary Unit