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June 29, 2018
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Volume 9 Issue 25
RIMPAC underway Republic of Indonesia Navy landing dock ship KRI Makassar (590) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam June 26 in preparation for the 2018 Rim of the Pacific exercise. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Justin R. Pacheco
US 3rd Fleet hosts first RIMPAC Innovation Fair Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs The U.S. 3rd Fleet is hosting the inaugural Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Innovation Fair at Club Pearl on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam through July 1. The fair will comprise 22 exhibitors from five countries that will discuss and demonstrate maritime capabilities and technology. The purpose of the fair is to provide partner nations
an opportunity to share with and learn from each other in an unclassified environment, while allowing them to see emerging technologies they could one day use. “We hope this fair will give all the RIMPAC participants an opportunity to interact with the innovation community,” said Capt. Chris Sund, U.S. Navy assistant chief of staff, requirements, experimentation and innovation. “Having the military members
from around the world here to test and see new technologies will hopefully inspire them to think about ways they can contribute to their own missions and units.” Governmental entities and government-sponsored academic researchers will d i s p l a y, d e m o n s t r a t e a n d explain capabilities and technologies in the areas of unmanned systems, robotics, data and information exchange, virtual reality, augmented
reality and medical technology. Over the years, experimentation and innovation have become increasingly central to the RIMPAC mission. In 2016, experimentation was named a pillar of the exercise, and at-sea experiments were integrated into the official schedule of events. The fair will continue on Saturday, June 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. RIMPAC is the world’s largest
international maritime exercise and provides a unique training opportunity design to foster and sustain cooperative relationship that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s interconnected oceans. “Capable, Adaptive, Partners” is the theme of RIMPAC 2018, which is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. Details of RIMPAC activities and imagery are available at http://www.cpf.navy.mil/rimpac.
4th of July events, traffic, road closures announced Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Stone Temple Pilots will headline an Independence Day celebration July 4 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). Other events include a host of family activities and a fireworks show. The celebration is free and open to all military-affiliated common access cardholders and their immediate families and up to five sponsored guests. Tickets are not required for the concert, which is provided by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and Armed Forces Entertainment. “We’re offering a big American-style Independence Day celebration, complete with the largest fireworks event on the island, to commemorate our nation’s birthday,” said Capt. Jeff Bernard, Joint Base commander.
Two areas for celebrating For the first time, JBPHH will have a separate keiki area located in the field between the Navy Exchange Fleet Store, with family activities, apart from the Stone Temple Pilots concert, which will be held at Ward Field, near the Nimitz Gate. The family area opens at 3 p.m. and Ward Field opens at 4 p.m. Both areas close at 9:30 p.m.
Important safety and security information Road closures and traffic patterns are implemented to enhance the safety and security of all personnel, allowing for free movement between the two venues, as desired.
Security restrictions, including limitations on items authorized for entry, will be in effect in the event area: no outside food and beverages (except water); backpacks; professional audio or recording devices, including GoPro-type devices (except small personal cameras and cellphones); purses (other than small clutches); barbecues; personal tents; pets; glass containers and coolers. Reminder: JBPHH is a No Drone Zone!
Parking and traffic advisory North Road will be closed between Nimitz Gate and Pier Mike-1 parking area from noon to 9:30 p.m. in both directions. Pearl Harbor Boulevard will be closed between the Fleet Store parking area entry and North Road from noon to 9:30 p.m. in both directions. The entirety of Pearl Harbor Boulevard will be closed from 8:45 to 9:30 p.m. in both directions. Entry to the base is possible through normally operating base gates. Access to the event areas and parking can occur through either Makalapa Gate or Nimitz Gate. Due to the road closures, drivers must be mindful of posted event and parking signs. Drivers must be aware of their surroundings and abide by all rules of the road. Parking can be obtained in any of these areas: D Lot off Paul Hamilton Avenue, Bravo Pier parking lots off Pearl Harbor Boulevard, parking lots surrounding McDonald’s and the basketball courts, Mike Pier parking lots off North Road, JBPHH Fitness Center off North Road or any other general use parking areas appropriately marked on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by PO1 Makoto Maeda the base. Fireworks light up the sky behind JS Kirishima (DDG-174) as part of For additional information, please visit www. the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Fourth of July celebration during the 2014 Rim of the Pacific exercise. greatlifehawaii.com.