RIMPAC 2024 Kicks Off In Honolulu, Hawaii

Published on June 29, 2024

The 29th iteration of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise is set to cover all major aspects of warfare and naval operations, from anti-submarine warfare to disaster response. Partner nations from around the world have gathered in Hawaii to participate in a range of exercises and team building spanning the next month.

Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 has officially begun in Hawai’i, bringing 29 partner nations and 25,000 personnel, making this year’s RIMPAC in the largest iteration to date by number of countries involved. Over the next month, from June 27th to August 1st, participants will embark on exercises that cover all the bases of the maritime domain, from disaster response to multi-axis carrier defense.

RIMPAC 2024 Combined Task Force Commander Vice Admiral John Wade opened the day answering questions and beginning the formal ceremony that kicked off this year’s iteration of RIMPAC.

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