A snapshot of the international flotilla that participated in the Rim of the Pacific 2002 exercise.
The US Navy says 27 nations will participate in the world's largest maritime exercises in coming weeks.
This is an all-time high for the Rim of the Pacific exercises, which date to 1971. The drills are held every two years.
The Navy's 3rd Fleet will host the exercises in and around Hawaii and Southern California for five weeks beginning June 30.
The exercises will feature 45 ships, five submarines and more than 200 aircraft. More than 25,000 personnel will participate.
Naval combat isn't the only focus during this exercise, as various training scenarios also take place during RIMPAC - including diving and salvage work, counter-piracy exercises, military medicine, and disaster relief exercises.
Sgt. William L. Holdaway/US Marine Corps The Legged Squad Support System (LS3) walks around the Kahuku Training Area, during the Rim of the Pacific 2014 exercise.
RIMPAC also allows for an ideal setting to debut new military technology. One of the better known devices includes the 'Mastiff' Legged Squad Support System (LS3) from Boston Dynamics.
Brazil, Denmark, Germany and Italy are joining for the first time. China is sending ships to participate for the second time this year.
A Canadian admiral will serve as deputy commander and a Japanese admiral will be vice commander.