Out of This World

Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sebastian McCormack

Commander John Bushey Interview RIMPAC 2012

Fleet Combat Camera Pacific

July 28, 2012 | 4:18

USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Navigation Officer Cmdr. John Bushey gives insight on coordinating an international formation of ships and submarines for a PHOTOEX during Rim of the Pacific 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft adn 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. 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. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class (EXW) Sebastian McCormack. Available in high definition.