Overview
- The USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor‑Hickam on June 23 to join RIMPAC 2026 and hosted an international helicopter warfighter exchange during the last week of June.
- Rotary‑wing aviators from eight partner navies including South Korea, Italy, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Mexico took part in deck and hangar operations to share procedures and tactics.
- Sailors led guided ship tours for local communities and visiting militaries that showcased the flight deck, hangar bay, pilot house and aircraft to strengthen ties and build familiarity.
- Crew members also joined volunteer cleanups at Diamond Head Park, Puʻu o Kaimukī Mini Park and a local beach, combining public outreach with the training visit.
- As the only Nimitz‑class carrier in RIMPAC 2026, Theodore Roosevelt’s participation supports broad interoperability goals in a 30‑nation exercise and is expected to continue on a Western Pacific/Indo‑Pacific deployment after RIMPAC ends.