Lt. Cmdr. Dorothy Hernaez explains the capabilities
Summary
Lt. Cmdr. Dorothy Hernaez explains the capabilities of USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751) to Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Cmdr. Mitsuhiro Imawaka in preparation for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief scenario as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Wright/Released)