JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI (June 8, 2010) - The Republic of Korea Submarine Lee Eokgi (SS 071) prepares for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) pier side at the submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 8. Lee Eokgi is one of two foreign submarines that will participate in RIMPAC, a multi-national biennial exercise that prepares forces to be interoperable and ready for a wide range of potential operations. This year's exercise is scheduled for June 23 through Aug. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW/SCW) Ronald Gutridge / Released.)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI (June 21, 2010) - Line handlers stand by on the pier as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine Mochishio (SS 600) arrives June 21 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. JMSDF Mochishio is one of two foreign submarines that will participate in RIMPAC, a multi-national biennial exercise that prepares forces to be interoperable and ready for a wide range of potential operations. This year's exercise is scheduled for June 23 through Aug. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW/SCW) Ronald Gutridge / Released.)