The U.S. Navy and partner nations wrapped up the biennial Rim of the Pacific 2020 exercise over the weekend with the sinking of a decommissioned amphibious cargo vessel. Forces began firing on former USS Durham, a Charleston-class amphibious cargo vessel that was decommissioned in 1994, on Aug. 29. The hulk sank shortly after midnight local time on Aug. 30, U.S. 3rd Fleet spokesman Cmdr. John Fage told USNI News. Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) launched an MK-48 torpedo for the sinking exercise (SINKEX), according to Fage. Aircraft from the U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 launched … Continue reading VIDEO: RIMPAC 2020 Exercise Wraps Up After Sinking Former U.S. Warship