AIRMAN Jhaianna Santo, from St Catherine, serves aboard USS Essex, a United States (US) Navy warship which was participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The theme of RIMPAC 2026 is “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.” The participating nations and forces exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritime forces. The world’s premier maritime exercise occurs as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. “This is my first time at RIMPAC,” Santo said.