BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Latvian navy mine layer LVNS
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Latvian navy mine layer LVNS Virsaitis (A53) participates in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, m... More
190609-N-DP001-0162 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Sailors
190609-N-DP001-0162 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Sailors man the rails aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as the ship passes the Laboe Naval Memorial located in Laboe,... More
BALTOPS 2019 Cristóbal Colón (F 105)
BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Spanish Sailors aboard the Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conduct damage control drills during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. BALTOPS is th... More
190609-N-EI510-0023 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) U.S.
190609-N-EI510-0023 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) U.S. Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prepare to shift Colors while the ship gets underway from Kiel,... More
190620-N-QR145-027 BALTIC SEA (June 20, 2019) - Sailors
190620-N-QR145-027 BALTIC SEA (June 20, 2019) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) stand by to begin a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry carg... More
190606-N-EI510-0045 KIEL Germany (June 6, 2019) U.S.
190606-N-EI510-0045 KIEL Germany (June 6, 2019) U.S. Cmdr. Alex McMahon, executive officer of the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), left, greets Rear Adm. John Skillman, comm... More
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Danish sailors aboard the
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Danish sailors aboard the patrol frigate HDMS Thetis (F 357) assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) is conducting a surface exercise (SURFEX) transit the B... More
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships and
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships and ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) transit the Baltic Sea during the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. BA... More
190618-N-LX838-0368 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) The
190618-N-LX838-0368 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) The Spanish navy amphibious assault ship-aircraft carrier ESPS Juan Carlos I (L-61) is underway in the Baltic Sea in support of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS... More
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships assigned
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) transit the Baltic Sea during the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. BALTOPS 2019 ... More
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Sailors aboard the Royal
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Sailors aboard the Royal Norwegian Navy Mine Hunter HNoMS Rauma assist the landing and take off of a German helicopter during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is th... More
190609-N-NX690-1002 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) The
190609-N-NX690-1002 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) The Finnish Hameenmaa-class Minelayer F.N.S. Hameenma (02) departs Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS i... More
190612-N-1604-073 BALTIC SEA (June 12 2019), HDMS
190612-N-1604-073 BALTIC SEA (June 12 2019), HDMS Thetis. SNMCMG1, Conducting battle damages exercise and heavy machine gun force protection for the mine counter measures units during the operation in the mine... More
190609-N-LX838-0008 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) British
190609-N-LX838-0008 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) British Army Capt. Adam Cass observes operations as the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) gets underway from port in Kiel, German... More
190609-N-IT235-042 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) Arleigh
190609-N-IT235-042 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG-107), Sailors shift colors as the ship gets underway for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) in Kiel, German... More
190612-N-1604-073 BALTIC SEA (June 12 2019), HDMS
190612-N-1604-073 BALTIC SEA (June 12 2019), HDMS Thetis. SNMCMG1, Conducting battle damages exercise during the operation in the mine counter measure area for the Baltops 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual... More
190615-N-AT530-1224 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) Lt.
190615-N-AT530-1224 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) Lt. j.g. Marilu Veloria, left, and Lt. j.g. William Byrne are interviewed by media on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS ... More
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) U.S. Sailors assigned to
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) U.S. Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in a medical training drill in the Baltic Sea, June 10, 2019 during exerc... More
190612-N-MD802-1304 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1304 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S Navy Sailors assigned to USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment, and Span... More
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter assigned to DET 1 (Ghostriders) of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, the Dragon Whales, conducts flight operations in support of exercise Baltic Ope... More
BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) Spanish sailors and marines
BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) Spanish sailors and marines assigned to Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conduct boarding exercise aboard German navy Type 702 Berlin-class replenishment ... More
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Danish sailors aboard the
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Danish sailors aboard the patrol frigate HDMS Thetis (F 357) assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) is conducting a surface exercise (SURFEX) transit the B... More
190611-N-EI510-0410 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) A Military
190611-N-EI510-0410 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) A Military Sealift Command civilian assigned to the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) guides a Turkish S-70B Sea Hawk Helicopter... More
190615-N-QR145-024 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) - Sailors
190615-N-QR145-024 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) - Sailors prepare to chock and chain an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, during flight operations aboard... More
190616-M-ZL739-0044 PALANGA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-M-ZL739-0044 PALANGA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Several allied and partner nations participate in distinguished visitor day during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual... More
190612-N-AT530-1142 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) U.S.
190612-N-AT530-1142 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Spanish Marines, assigned to 2nd Batallon De Desembarco, Brigada De Infanteria De Marina (2n... More
190616-N-EI510-0520 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) U.S.
190616-N-EI510-0520 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) U.S. Navy rigid hulled inflatable boats pull alongside the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a personnel transfer in the ... More
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships and
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships and ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) transit the Baltic Sea during the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. BA... More
190612-N-MD802-1275 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1275 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S Navy Sailors assigned to USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment, and Span... More
190608-N-IT235-096 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Swedish
190608-N-IT235-096 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Swedish Styrsö-class Mineweepers HSwMS Nyköping (K34) and sister ship HSwMS Karlstad (K35), sit pier side awaiting the start of BALTOPS in Kiel, Germany June 8, 2... More
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Sailors aboard the Royal
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Sailors aboard the Royal Norwegian Navy Mine Hunter HNoMS Rauma assist the landing and take off of a German helicopter during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is th... More
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Sailors aboard the Royal
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Sailors aboard the Royal Norwegian Navy Mine Hunter HNoMS Rauma assist the landing and take off of a German helicopter during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is th... More
190618-N-LX838-0175 RAVLUNDA, Sweden (June 18, 2019)
190618-N-LX838-0175 RAVLUNDA, Sweden (June 18, 2019) Swedish Navy Rear Adm. Jens Nykvist, Swedish chief of navy, left, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, center, and U.S. Marine Corps ... More
190616-N-MD802-1444 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1444 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit march to the beach from a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) boat as part of an amphibious assault for exercise ... More
On June 7, 2019, Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center's
On June 7, 2019, Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center's (NOMWC) AG3 Christopher York, right, and AG3 Alexander Jordan begin programming unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) missions to support BALTOPS in Todendo... More
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships and
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships and ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) transit the Baltic Sea during the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. BA... More
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Ships assigned to Standing
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) form together during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focuse... More
BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) Spanish sailors and marines
BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) Spanish sailors and marines assigned to Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conduct boarding exercise aboard German navy Type 702 Berlin-class replenishment ... More
190621-N-TJ319-0272 KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2019).
190621-N-TJ319-0272 KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2019). Sailors assigned to the Arliegh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG-71) lower the brow at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen after completing exercise... More
190612-N-EI510-0254 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) U.S.
190612-N-EI510-0254 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) U.S. Navy Cmdr. William Brown, vascular surgeon assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, left, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Oscar Gomez, assigned to Navy Ho... More
190615-N-QR145-080 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) - Seaman
190615-N-QR145-080 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) - Seaman Brandon Hightower carries food from an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, during flight operation... More
190613-N-EI510-0039 BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2019) The
190613-N-EI510-0039 BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2019) The Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Baltic Sea during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). BALTOPS is the premi... More
190617-N-QR145-040 BALTIC SEA (June 17, 2019) - Sailors
190617-N-QR145-040 BALTIC SEA (June 17, 2019) - Sailors prepare to chock and chain a Danish MH-60R Sea Hawk during flight operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) dur... More
190607-N-NX690-1001 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Royal
190607-N-NX690-1001 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Royal Navy Sailors, assigned to the Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster (F237), load stores onto the ship from the pier at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany in p... More
190606-N-EI510-0033 KIEL Germany (June 6, 2019) U.S.
190606-N-EI510-0033 KIEL Germany (June 6, 2019) U.S. Navy Capt. Cassidy Norman, commanding officer of the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), left, greets Royal Navy Rear Adm. ... More
BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Spanish marines aboard the
BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Spanish marines aboard the Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conduct physical fitness training for the crew during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercis... More
190619-N-IT235-001 NORDHULZ, Germany (June 19, 2019)
190619-N-IT235-001 NORDHULZ, Germany (June 19, 2019) Crew members from MFG-3, 2nd squadron of Nordhulz air base gather before pre-flight checks during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the p... More
190611-N-LX838-0264 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Information
190611-N-LX838-0264 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Evan Morton carries a stretcher through a passageway during a mass casualty exercise aboard the Blue Ridge-class command a... More
190609-N-LX838-0038 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Capt.
190609-N-LX838-0038 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Capt. Cassidy Norman, commanding officer of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), looks through binoculars on the ship's bridge ... More
190616-N-EI510-0165 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) U.S.
190616-N-EI510-0165 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) U.S. Navy rigid hulled inflatable boats pull alongside the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prior to a personnel transfer in th... More
190620-N-MD802-1079 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A
190620-N-MD802-1079 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A heaving line from the Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is thrown to line handlers on the pier of Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhaf... More
190616-N-LX838-0179 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) German
190616-N-LX838-0179 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) German navy Lt. Sven Unger observes Romanian marines aboard a U.S. rigid hull inflatable boat as they embark the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Moun... More
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) The Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) The Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the type 702 Berlin-class replenishment ship FGS Berlin (A1411) during exercise ... More
190614-N-QR145-013 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) -Operations
190614-N-QR145-013 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) -Operations Specialist 2nd Class Derrick Rosenbaum stands watch as air intercept controller aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71... More
190616-N-MD802-1414 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1414 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Romanian marines from 307 Regiment secure the beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine layer/landing ship ORP Gniezno during exercise Baltic Ope... More
DENMARK (June 11, 2019) Norwegian Naval EOD Commando
DENMARK (June 11, 2019) Norwegian Naval EOD Commando conducts exercises in Denmark during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking ... More
190616-N-EI510-0082 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) A Royal
190616-N-EI510-0082 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) A Royal Marine disembarks the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) onto a landing craft vehicle attached to British Royal Navy Amph... More
DENMARK (June 11, 2019) Norwegian Naval EOD Commando
DENMARK (June 11, 2019) Norwegian Naval EOD Commando conducts exercises in Denmark during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking ... More
190609-N-IT235-016 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) British
190609-N-IT235-016 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) British Royal Navy Auxillary Support, Argus class RFA Argus (A135) gets underway for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) in Kiel, Germany June 9, 2019. BALTOPS is the pre... More
190611-N-EI510-0400 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) A Military
190611-N-EI510-0400 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) A Military Sealift Command civilian assigned to the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) guides a MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter attache... More
BALTOPS 2019 USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20)
190615-N-LX838-0073 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) A Military Sealift Command civilian directs a Spanish H-3 Sea King helicopter as it ascends from the flight deck of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship U... More
190616-N-MD802-1060 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1060 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) boats from 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines embarked on RFA Lyme Bay (L3007) prepare to disembark British Royal Marines fro... More
BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2019) Spanish marines aboard the
BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2019) Spanish marines aboard the Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conducts a small caliber firing exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. BA... More
DENMARK (June 11, 2019) Norwegian Naval EOD Commando
DENMARK (June 11, 2019) Norwegian Naval EOD Commando conducts exercises aboard HNoMS Magnus Lagabøte in Denmark during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise ... More
190609-N-DP001-0257 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Vice
190609-N-DP001-0257 BALTIC SEA (June 09, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, prepares to board an MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter assigned to DET 1 (Ghostriders) of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadr... More
190616-N-MD802-1154 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1154 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Spanish amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) create a smokescreen as part of an amphibious assault for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is ... More
PUTLOS, Germany (June 12, 2019) British Army and Navy
PUTLOS, Germany (June 12, 2019) British Army and Navy Commandos execute small arms training on the general purpose machine gun (GPMG) in support of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the pr... More
BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) Rear Adm. Stephen Evans,
BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) Rear Adm. Stephen Evans, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, observes a mass casualty exercise aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). ... More
NEUBEREND, Germany (June 12, 2019) British Royal Marines
NEUBEREND, Germany (June 12, 2019) British Royal Marines from 45 Commando X-Ray and Yankee companies conduct helicopter-based fast-roping drills as part of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). BALTOPS 2019 is ... More
190609-N-LX838-0033 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Cmdr.
190609-N-LX838-0033 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Cmdr. Alex McMahon, executive officer of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) renders honors as the ship passes the Laboe Naval ... More
190614-N-EI510-0085 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Military
190614-N-EI510-0085 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Military Sealift Command civilian mariners and Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) prepare a MH-60 Sea Ha... More
190617-N-LX838-0167 BALTIC SEA (June 17, 2019) Sailors
190617-N-LX838-0167 BALTIC SEA (June 17, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) hold a phone and distance line to the Military Sealift Command dry car... More
190620-N-MD802-1122 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A
190620-N-MD802-1122 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019) A mooring line of the Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) secured to a bollard at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen upon completion o... More
190615-N-MD802-1177 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019)
190615-N-MD802-1177 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) Members of the media climb onto a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle as part of a media embark to the USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) for exercise... More
190609-N-LX838-0151 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) An MH-60S
190609-N-LX838-0151 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) An MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter assigned to DET 1 (Ghostriders) of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, the Dragon Whales, takes off from the flight deck of the Bl... More
190615-N-QR145-256 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) - Boatswain's
190615-N-QR145-256 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jacob Ellingson signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, during fligh... More
190608-N-MD802-1101 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish
190608-N-MD802-1101 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish Marines, assigned to 2º Batallon De Desembarco, Brigada De Infanteria De Marina (2nd Landing Battalion, Marine Infantry Brigade) embark on the Whidbey Is... More
190614-N-QR145-016 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) -Seaman
190614-N-QR145-016 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) -Seaman Traboth Sou stands a lookout watch as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) participates in a surface exercise during exercise ... More
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) The Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) The Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the type 702 Berlin-class replenishment ship FGS Berlin (A1411) during exercise ... More
190616-N-MD802-1061 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1061 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) boats from 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines embarked on RFA Lyme Bay (L3007) prepare to disembark British Royal Marines fro... More
190618-N-LX838-0079 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) The
190618-N-LX838-0079 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is underway in the Baltic Sea in support of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BAL... More
190608-N-NX690-1015 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish
190608-N-NX690-1015 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish Marines, assigned to 2º Batallon De Desembarco, Brigada De Infanteria De Marina (2nd Landing Battalion, Marine Infantry Brigade), Communications Platoon,... More
190612-N-NX690-0014 KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019)
190612-N-NX690-0014 KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines establish communications via radio after securing a beach with Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2... More
190615-N-MD802-1142 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019)
190615-N-MD802-1142 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) A U.S Navy Chief Boatswain’s Mate gives a safety brief to members of the media before they depart on a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle as... More
190620-N-MD802-1026 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019 The
190620-N-MD802-1026 KIEL, Germany (June 20, 2019 The Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen upon completion of the at-sea phase of exercise B... More
190621-N-TJ319-0358 KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2019).
190621-N-TJ319-0358 KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2019). A Royal Danish navy sailor assigned to the Royal Danish navy Absalon-class command and support ship HMDS Absalon (L16) throws a heaving line, pierside at Naval... More
190615-N-QR145-410 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) - Boatswain's
190615-N-QR145-410 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Katilyn Harris signals to an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, during flight... More
190617-N-QR145-047 BALTIC SEA (June 17, 2019) - Sailors
190617-N-QR145-047 BALTIC SEA (June 17, 2019) - Sailors chock and chain a Danish MH-60R Sea Hawk during flight operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) during exercis... More
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships and
BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Multinational ships and ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) transit the Baltic Sea during the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. BA... More
190616-N-MD802-1284 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019)
190616-N-MD802-1284 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 16, 2019) Merlin MK 4 helicopters from Royal Navy Commando Helicopter Force disembark Royal Marines of 45 Commando via fast rope as part of an amphibious assault fo... More
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Danish sailors aboard the
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Danish sailors aboard the patrol frigate HDMS Thetis (F 357) assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) is conducting a surface exercise (SURFEX) transit the B... More
BALTOPS 2019 - US Navy Photo
190612-N-DP001-0008 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Brandon Castillo of Nogales, Arizona, plots the course of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as the ship transits the Baltic Sea during exe... More
BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2019) Spanish marines aboard the
BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2019) Spanish marines aboard the Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conducts a small caliber firing exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. BA... More
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Ships assigned to Standing
BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) form together during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focuse... More
190614-N-TJ319-0054 AALBORG, Denmark (June 14, 2019).
190614-N-TJ319-0054 AALBORG, Denmark (June 14, 2019). Lt. Cmdr. Ben Cordle, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, demonstrates pre-flight procedures before conducting an anti-submarine warf... More
BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) A Sailor aboard Royal Danish
BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) A Sailor aboard Royal Danish Navy patrol frigate HDMS Thetis (F 357) assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) stands watch during a surface exercise (SURFEX)... More
Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet,
Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, adresses the press during distinguished visitor day of exercise Baltic Operations in Palanga, Lithuania, June 16, 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-... More
190618-N-DP001-0096 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) Rear
190618-N-DP001-0096 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) Rear Adm. Stephen Evans, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, left, and Capt. Tom Moninger, commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22, attend an exercise contr... More
190612-N-NX690-0007 KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019)
190612-N-NX690-0007 KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019) Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine layer/landing ship ORP Gniezno during exercise Baltic Operati... More
190615-N-MD802-1062 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019)
190615-N-MD802-1062 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) Members of the media document a Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicle drive on the beach as part of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. ... More