The Chinese Navy guided-missile destroyer Xi’an participates in a maritime interdiction event with the guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. 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.
<dl><dd>Unit: Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet</dd>
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