English: Kaneohe, HI (Jul. 5, 2002) -- Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Miguel Peterson from Luquillo, PR, guides Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Shane Kitterman from Copan, OK, on finding the center of gravity while loading an AGM-84 “Harpoon” missile under the wing of a P-3 “Orion” aircraft assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9). The missile will be used in a sinking exercise (SINKEX) during exercise “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) 2002. The purpose of RIMPAC 2002 is to enhance the tactical proficiency of the participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea among the seven participating countries. The exercises also help build cooperation and foster mutual understanding between the participating nations. Among the countries participating this year are: Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Jane West. (RELEASED)