Experiencing RIMPAC 2010

With 32 naval ships, five submarines, more than 170 aircraft, and 20,000 personnel participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercise, it is indeed the largest international maritime event. Partnering with Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Thailand, the U.S. Navy component, led by Commander, Combined Task Force, is emphasizing "Combined Agility, Synergy, and Support" for RIMPAC 2010.

Throughout the planning, preparation, and actual execution stages, SSC Pacific personnel have been supporting this massive event in a variety of ways - strategic planning, specialized coalition network communications engineering, and equipment installations to name a few.

Supporting RIMPAC 2010 gives our employees opportunities to experience and interact with different cultures, learn about foreign navies, and most importantly, lend their expertise to an event promoting stability in the Pacific Rim region.

Enjoy some pictures from the RIMPAC 2010 opening ceremony and a tour of Japan's JS ATAGO destroyer.



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The USNS MERCY Continues its Medical Mission

The USNS MERCY hospital ship continues its medical mission of Pacific Partnership 2010 and already the number of lives affected is remarkable. In Cambodia alone, there were 286 surgeries performed on the MERCY while in-country medical teams saw nearly 30,000 patients, issued 12,900 pairs of glasses, and conducted about 27,000 hours of expert exchanges with national partners.

In addition to its medical work in Cambodia, the Pacific Partnership team provided veterinary care, performed engineering projects, and conducted community service events.

SSC Pacific is proud to be part of Pacific Partnership by providing the USNS Mercy with the needed network and communications installations and engineering support throughout its humanitarian history.

Learn the latest about Pacific Partnership 2010:

Blog: http://pacificpartnership.wordpress.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pacificpartnership
Web site: http://www.cpf.navy.mil/subsite/PP10/index.html

View pictures of the USNS Mercy while ported in Hawaii.

Federal Asian Pacific Council Outstanding Individual Leadership Award Winner

Dr. Albert Legaspi

During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, SSC Pacific recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of our very own Dr. Albert Legaspi. From Filipino and Japanese descent, Dr. Legaspi heads our Networks division and is the 2010 winner of the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Outstanding Individual Leadership Award. Throughout his career, Dr. Legaspi has partnered with many colleges and universities to promote academic achievement in engineering and has been a continued example of excellence.

More recently, Dr. Legaspi has joined our educational outreach efforts to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in elementary and middle schools in the San Diego area. Dr. Legaspi epitomizes a diversity of skills working in our diverse environment.