A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force waits inside a MH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 “Pegasus”, before conducting Helicopter Rope Suspension Training and amphibious insert capabilities with the Marines of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. 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, more than 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 Shannon E. Renfroe/Released)