Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Building on Partnerships at Cobra Gold
By Capt. Larry McCullen Commanding officer, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) As the commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), my days are usually filled with myriad operations from launching or recovering amphibious craft to launching and landing helicopters on the flight deck. Our crew spends countless hours maintaining …
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Building on Partnerships at Cobra Gold
By Capt. Larry McCullen Commanding officer, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) As the commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), my days are usually filled with myriad operations from launching or recovering amphibious craft to launching and landing helicopters on the flight deck. Our crew spends countless hours maintaining …
End of World War II Began Era of Peace
By Rear Adm. John Fuller Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Commander, Task Force Energy and Environment, RIMPAC 2016 It has been just about a month […]
Not Your Average 9 to 5
By Sub Lieutenant Jeremie Fraser Canadian exchange officer onboard USS San Diego (LPD 22) It usually takes three or four days before you see the beginning of fatigue in the […]
There Would Be No RIMPAC Without The Combined Exercise Control Group
By Rear Adm. Russell Allen Deputy Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Director, Rim of the Pacific Combined Exercise Control Group As the eyes of the world focus on Rim of the […]
Communication: Key during Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
By Flight Lt. Tom van Dantzig Aviation Medical Officer, Royal Australian Air Force The Global Health Engagement Course at Rim of the Pacific 2016 in Hawaii was a relaxed introduction […]
A Foundation of Mutual Respect
By U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Bellon Fleet Marine Officer to CTF 176 embarked aboard USS America for Rim of the Pacific 2016 One of the most inspiring aspects […]
Working Together during RIMPAC 2016 for the Future
By Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaise Frawley Combined Forces Air Component Commander, Rim of the Pacific 2016 This year marks the 25th iteration of RIMPAC, and I have […]
Embracing Opportunities during RIMPAC 2016
By Royal Canadian Navy Rear Adm. Scott Bishop Deputy Commander Combined Task Force, RIMPAC 2016 The sun crests the horizon of the Pacific Ocean and fills the bridge of your […]
My Rim of the Pacific Experience Sailing with USS San Diego
By Acting Sub-Lieutenant Jérémie Fraser, Canadian exchange officer sailing onboard USS San Diego (LPD 22) for RIMPAC 2016 After spending a dozen days on the beautiful island of Oahu, I […]