PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Alejandro Vega, assigned to the 'Blackjacks' of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21,  operates an Advanced Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) console aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in the Southern California area of operations. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exer - Stock Image
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