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Approximately 29 nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands during the exercise, which runs until Aug. 1. 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. “The Rim of the Pacific exercise has grown over the years to be the world’s largest and premier joint combined maritime training opportunity," said Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet and RIMPAC 2024 Combined Task Force (CTF) commander. "The exercise’s purpose is to build relationships, to enhance interoperability and proficiency and, ultimately, contribute to the peace and stability in the vitally-important Indo-Pacific region.” The theme of RIMPAC 2024 is “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.” For the first time in RIMPAC history, a member of the Chilean Navy, Commodore Alberto Guerrero, will serve as deputy commander of the CTF. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Kazushi Yokota will serve as the vice commander. Other key leaders of the multinational force will include Commodore Kristjan Monaghan of the Royal Canadian Navy, who will command the maritime component, and Air Commodore Louise DesJardins of the Royal Australian Air Force, who will command the air component. This year’s RIMPAC will host its largest humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise with eight countries, five ships, five landing craft, five aircraft, multiple land forces, and over 2,500 total participants including the statewide Hawaii Healthcare Emergency Management exercise. During RIMPAC, participating forces integrate and exercise a wide range of capabilities, from disaster relief to maritime security operations, and from sea control to complex warfighting. The relevant, realistic preparation and training syllabus includes amphibious operations, gunnery, missile, anti-submarine, and air defense exercises, as well as military medicine, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, counter-piracy, mine clearance operations, explosive ordnance disposal, and diving and salvage operations. With inclusivity at its core, RIMPAC fosters multinational cooperation and trust, leverages interoperability, and achieves respective national objectives to strengthen integrated, prepared, coalition partners. #Marines

106th Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood #Marines, French, and German service members commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May 26. The Battle of Belleau Wood was one of the largest and bloodiest battles Marines fought in WWI. 📷 Marine Cpl. Jacob Richardson

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 In the words of President Thomas Jefferson, "the price of freedom is eternal vigilance." Since our nation's founding, the U.S. Marine Corps has stood guard on the leading edge of our nation's defense, ensuring the safety and security that grant us the privileges of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. #July4th #USA #USMC

Marines, The 4th of July is the perfect time to really appreciate the great things we have as Americans, and you know full well that what we have here in this country is very precious. Cherish this holiday by having a great and safe time with your friends and family – keeping your honor clean. Happy Independence Day and Semper Fi.

Focused on Freedom Service members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing participated in the Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 24, conducted in the Philippines, June 3 - 21, 2024. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. 📹 Marine Cpl. Christian Tofteroo

“It’s ok to not be ok, but it’s not ok to stay that way.” June is recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and today is National #PTSDAwarenessDay. Marine Capt. Jergen Campbell shares his story of PTSD and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing well-being and perseverance. Below are some available resources: Military Onesource - https://lnkd.in/eidNiFwp or 1-800-342-9647 Veterans Crisis Line - https://lnkd.in/gngjkd6p or Dial 988 then press 1

Happy Birthday, Chesty! #OTD we honor the Corps’ most decorated Marine's 126th birthday, Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, the only Marine ever awarded 5 Navy Crosses, the nation's second-highest military honor. During his 37-year career, Chesty served 27 of those years in foreign lands or at sea. Marked by his heroism and valor during WWII, the Korean War, and expeditionary service in China, Nicaragua and Haiti, #ChestyPuller became one of the most recognizable figures in military history. Chesty was revered as a Marine’s Marine, embodying an unwavering warrior spirit and upholding the esteemed tradition of excellence that all #Marines aspire to emulate. Through his character and devotion in combat, Chesty Puller’s legacy will forever inspire Marines.

Following A Dream Every spring, hundreds of young men and women at colleges and universities across America raise their right hands and swear to defend the Constitution as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps. While they are uniform in their appearance and their strict adherence to the high standards of our Corps, each of these new second lieutenants also brings a unique set of motivations, experiences, and perspectives to their service. 📹 John Martinez

Distributed Aviation Operations U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 participate in Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise (DAOEx) 24 at the U.S. Navy Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center on Andros Island, Bahamas. HMLA-167 supported DAOEx 24, designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces across echelons of command, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. 📹 Marine Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

On June 19, 1865 - more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation - US Army troops marched to Galveston, Texas, to free the last enslaved Black Americans. Today, we celebrate their resilience, resistance, and liberation on #Juneteenth.