Pacific Ocean (July 16, 2006) â The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducts helicopter operations in support of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Eight nations are participating in RIMPAC, the world's largest biennial maritime exercise. Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jeffery J. Gabriel Jr.
