Keywords: US Navy 040714-N-6551H-097 U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Service Support Group Three, role play, as opposition forces observe amphibious assault vehicles (AAV).jpg en Pacific Missile Range Barking Sands Hawaii July 14 2004 - U S Marines assigned to Combat Service Support Group Three role play as opposition forces observe amphibious assault vehicles AAV deploying from amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore LSD 47 during the operational phase of exercise Rim of the Pacific 2004 RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia Canada Chile Japan South Korea the United Kingdom and the United States RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michelle R Hammond RELEASED For more information go to <a href http //www cpf navy mil/RIMPAC2004 Target _BLANK >www cpf navy mil/RIMPAC2004</a>/ 2004-07-14 040714-N-6551H-097 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 16264 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michelle R Hammond PD-USGov-Military-Navy Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands Amphibious Assault Vehicle USS Rushmore LSD-47 |