RIMPAC 2010

The bow of HMAS Warramunga, alongside Pearl Harbor Pier for RIMPAC 2010.

Lieutenant Commander Robyn Sampson hands out information pamphlets, HMAS Warramunga's history, to the South Korean media on the bow of the ship during their visit to Hawaii for the RIMPAC 2010 exercise.

Commander Bruce Legge, Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga is interviewed by the South Korean media for their coverage of the RIMPAC 10 exercise held in Hawaii.

Commander Bruce Legge, Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga is interviewed by the South Korean media for their coverage of the RIMPAC 10 exercise held in Hawaii.

Commander Bruce Legge, Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga is interviewed by the South Korean media for their coverage of the RIMPAC 10 exercise held in Hawaii.

The view from the bow of HMAS Warramunga. The South Korean media film the ship from the pier on Pearl Harbor with the USS Missouri memorial in the background.

The South Korean media on board HMAS Warramunga admire the view of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as they get ready for their tour of the ship.

Commodore Stuart Mayer, CSC, RAN (Commodore Flotillas) and Commander Australia National Command Element (ASNCE) represents Australia as part of the fourteen Nations participating in the RIMPAC 10 exercise at the press conference on Pearl Harbor.

Vice Admiral Rick Hunt, Commander, US 3rd Fleet speaks with the press at the opening RIMPAC 10 press conference.

Commodore Stuart Mayer, CSC, RAN (Commodore Flotillas(far right)) at the opening RIMPAC 10 press conference, along with (from right) Brigadier General John J. Broadmeadow (USMC) and Captain Giles Couturier (Canada).

Commodore Stuart Mayer, CSC, RAN (Commodore Flotillas(far right)) at the opening RIMPAC 10 press conference, along with (from right) Brigadier General John J. Broadmeadow (USMC), Captain Giles Couturier (Canada) and Commander Escort Flotilla Kazuki Yamashita (Japan).

Admiral Pat Walsh, Commander, U.S Pacific Fleet (right), and Vice Admiral Rick Hunt, Commander, US 3rd Fleet addresses the press, along with the fourteen representing nations, for the RIMPAC 10 exercise.

Commodore Stuart Mayer, CSC, RAN (Commodore Flotillas(far right)) at the opening RIMPAC 10 press conference, along with (from right) Brigadier General John J. Broadmeadow (USMC), Captain Giles Couturier (Canada) and Commander Escort Flotilla Kazuki Yamashita (Japan).

Admiral Pat Walsh, Commander, US Pacific Fleet, speaks at the opening press conference for the 22nd Rim of the Pacific 2010 Exercise (RIMPAC 10).

Players from HMAS Kanimbla (in red) and players from the USS Ruben James shake hands after competing in a friendly soccer match at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The match was nil-all until late in the second half, when a shot from the American team slipped through the Australian defence. The final score was USS Ruben James 1 - HMAS Kanimbla 0.

Leading Seaman Cook James Smith (in red) of HMAS Kanimbla, clashes with a player from the USS Ruben James during a friendly soccer match between the ship's crews, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Able Seaman Marime Technician Eduardo Espinoza from HMAS Kanimbla (in red) and a player from the USS Ruben James leap to intercept a pass during a friendly match held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Sub Lieutenant Greg Wickens of HMAS Kanimbla (in red) makes a penalty kick during a friendly soccer match between the crews of HMAS Kanimbla and the USS Ruben James, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Seaman General Experience Jacob Bulley (in red) and a player from the USS Ruben James compete for possession of the ball during a friendly soccer match between the ship's crews, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Able Seaman Stores Naval Sarah Hickling of HMAS Kanimbla maintains pressure on the opposition goal keeper from the USS Ruben James, during a a friendly soccer match between the ship's crews, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Seaman General Experience Jacob Bulley (in red) of HMAS Kanimbla leaps to receive a pass during a friendly soccer match between the crews of HMAS Kanimbla and the USS Ruben James, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Douglas Koranheng (in red) of HMAS Kanimbla pursues a player from the USS Ruben James during a friendly soccer match between the ships crews, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Seaman General Experience Sean Gough (in red) of HMAS Kanimbla, clashes with a player from the USS Ruben James during a a friendly soccer match between the ships crews, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Seaman General Experience Sean Gough (in red) of HMAS Kanimbla, clashes with a player from the USS Ruben James during a a friendly soccer match between the ship's crews, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Leading Seaman Cook James Smith (in red) of HMAS Kanimbla, pursues the ball, chased by players from the USS Ruben James during a friendly soccer match between the ship's crews, held at Ward Park, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

HMAS Kanimbla conducting craning operations alongside Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. HMAS Kanimbla is in Pearl Harbor for the beginning of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

HMAS Kanimbla alongside Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, being serviced by a heavy crane on the wharf, and her own crane. HMAS Kanimbla is in Pearl Harbor for the beginning of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Sailors of the forecastle party of HMAS Kanimbla work to bring the ship alongside at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Sailors of the forecastle party of HMAS Kanimbla work to bring the ship alongside at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Musicians of the Royal Australian Navy Band Sea Deployment Group play on the forward flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla as the ship comes alongside Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for the beginning of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate Nic Marotzek stands on the forward flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla as it steams into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for the commencement of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Seaman General Experience Jacob Bulley and the rest of the ships company of HMAS Kanimbla line the upper decks of the ship as she sails into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Midshipman Ian Manson stands on the forecastle of HMAS Kanimbla as she steams into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for the commencement of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

At Procedure Alpha, the ship's company of HMAS Kanimbla line the upper decks of the ship as she sails into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

(Left to right) Petty Officer Boatswain Stephen Kypreos, Sub Lieutenant Ben Stewart, and Chief Petty Officer Stephan Williamson at Procedure Alpha on the forward flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla, as she arrives in Pearl Harbor to commence Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Musicians of the Royal Australian Navy Band, Sea Deployment Group, play on the forward flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla as the ship comes alongside Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Fallen into Procedure Alpha, the ship's company of HMAS Kanimbla line the upper decks of the ship as she sails into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Seaman Boatswains Mate Ben Stover stands ready at the blake slip on the anchor cable of HMAS Kanimbla, as the ship pulls into Pearl Harbor for the commencement of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Line handlers heave in on line six as HMAS Kanimbla arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Seaman Steward Ronelle Fitzgerald stands at 'procedure Alpha' as HMAS Kanimbla passes USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

The crew stand at 'proceedure Alpha' as HMAS Kanimbla arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

The crew stand at 'proceedure Alpha' as HMAS Kanimbla arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

The weather rolls in as HMAS Kanimbla approaches Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

HMAS Kanimbla arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Sailors pose for a photo as HMAS Kanimbla approaches Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Officers enjoy the view as HMAS Kanimbla approaches Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

(Left to right) Able Seaman Musician (ABMUSN) Fletcher Mitchell, Leading Seaman Musician Dave Coit and ABMUSN Adam Arnold play the theme to Hawaii 50 for wakey wakey on board HMAS Kanimbla before the arrival in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

(Left to right) Able Seaman Musician (ABMUSN) Fletcher Mitchell, Leading Seaman Musician Dave Coit and ABMUSN Adam Arnold play the theme to Hawaii 50 for wakey wakey on board HMAS Kanimbla before the arrival in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

(left to right) Leading Seaman Musician Dave Coit, Able Seaman Musician (ABMUSN) Adam Arnold and ABMUSN Fletcher Mitchell on the port bridge wing of HMAS Kanimbla before the arrival in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, prior to Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

HMAS Kanimbla crew arriving in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for Exercise Rimpac 2010. Lieutenant Stephen McConville with the USS Missouri in the background.

HMAS Kanimbla crew arriving in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for Exercise Rimpac 2010. Sub Lieutenant Alexandra Buchanan with warships alongside in Pearl Harbor Naval Station.

HMAS Kanimbla crew arriving in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for Exercise Rimpac 2010.

HMAS Kanimbla crew arriving in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for Exercise Rimpac 2010. Lieutenant Daniel Hodgkinson (right) and Lieutanant Simon Driessen wtih the USS Missouri in the background.

The USS Missouri alongside as a permant memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

HMAS Kanimbla crew arriving in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for Exercise Rimpac 2010. The Ships Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer Ken Long on the port bridge wing with the USS Missouri and USS Arizona Memorial in the back ground.

HMAS Kanimbla crew arriving in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for Exercise Rimpac 2010. Sargeant Graeme Clarke on the upper deck with the USS Missouri and USS Arizona Memorial in the background.

817 Squadron Sea King SHARK 22 lands on 'One Spot' on the forecastle of HMAS Kanimbla in preparation for arrival in Pearl Harbor to commence Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

817 Squadron Sea King SHARK 22 lands on 'One Spot' on the forecastle of HMAS Kanimbla in preparation for arrival in Pearl Harbor to commence Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

817 Squadron Sea King SHARK 22 lands on 'One Spot' on the forecastle of HMAS Kanimbla in preparation for arrival in Pearl Harbor to commence Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

817 Squadron Sea King SHARK 22 lands on 'One Spot' on the forecastle of HMAS Kanimbla in preparation for arrival in Pearl Harbor to commence Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

817 Squadron Sea King SHARK 22 lands on 'One Spot' on the forecastle of HMAS Kanimbla in preparation for arrival in Pearl Harbor to commence Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

817 Squadron Sea King SHARK 22 lands on 'One Spot' on the forecastle of HMAS Kanimbla in preparation for arrival in Pearl Harbor to commence Exercise RIMPAC 2010.

Able Seaman Dental Tevita Kama assists the Dental Officer during a dental appointment on board HMAS Kanimbla while the ship sails to Hawaii for RIMPAC 2010.

Lieutenant Sally Cochrane, HMAS Kanimbla's Dental Officer examines a patient while the ship sails to Hawaii for RIMPAC 2010.

Lieutenant Sally Cochrane, HMAS Kanimbla's Dental Officer examines a patient while the ship sails to Hawaii for RIMPAC 2010.