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![Honolulu, July 27, 2026 - U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Legend-class USCGC Kimball (WMSL 756) handle a shore tie after mooring, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 27, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, 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. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by [ ] Ryan [ ])](/images/2026-news/26-08-05/26-07-20-9847460.jpg)
Honolulu, July 27, 2026 - U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Legend-class USCGC Kimball (WMSL 756) handle a shore tie after mooring, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 27, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, 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. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by [ ] Ryan [ ])

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MAYPORT, Fla. (August 10, 2026) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) returned to Naval Station Mayport on August 9, concluding an almost nine-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.
Over the past almost nine months, this crew has demonstrated exceptional resilience and tactical proficiency across three different fleets,” said Cmdr. David Cook, commanding officer, USS Thomas Hudner. “Their dedication is unmatched, and we are absolutely thrilled to be back in Mayport to reunite with the families and loved ones whose unwavering support made our success possible.”
Read more: USS THOMAS HUDNER: RETURNS TO MAYPORT FROM DEPLOYMENT