Two PC9 aircraft simulate an attack on Danish ship,
Two PC9 aircraft simulate an attack on Danish ship, HDMS Thetis (F357) during a low slow flyer training exercise as part of Baltic Operations 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exer... More
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Bethany Paquet
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Bethany Paquet helps guide an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 on the flight deck aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar ... More
Multinational forces participating in Baltic Operations
Multinational forces participating in Baltic Operations 2014 observe a planned mine detonation in the Baltic Sea June 15, 2014. Baltic Operations is a joint and combined exercise designed to enhance multination... More
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class (SW) Moises Santana fires a
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class (SW) Moises Santana fires a 240 gun mount aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) as part of a gunnery exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its ... More
Coalition forces participating in Baltic Operations
Coalition forces participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014 are in formation after the planned mine detonation during BALTOPS 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise to e... More
Ships from various nations in the Baltic Region and
Ships from various nations in the Baltic Region and the U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) begin the underway phase of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in it's 42nd year, BALTOPS is an ... More
U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Josh Despard, assigned
U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Josh Despard, assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), searches for weapons during a Security Reaction Force Basic exercise aboard the ship in th... More
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class (AW) Michael
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class (AW) Michael Haines chains down the MH-60R helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 72) aboard the guided-missile destroyer U... More
Master-At-Arms 1st Class (SW/AW) James Jansma cuts
Master-At-Arms 1st Class (SW/AW) James Jansma cuts the cake at a Father's Day celebration aboard USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) while underway for Baltic Operations 2014. BALTOPS 2014 is an annual, multinational exe... More
Sailors assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet command and control
Sailors assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC20) man the rails during the Mount Whitney's approach to Kiel, Germany, during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd... More
USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) approaches FGS Spessart (A1442)
USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) approaches FGS Spessart (A1442) for a replenishment at sea while underway for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise with ... More
A 5-inch gun mount fires a round during a gunnery exercise
A 5-inch gun mount fires a round during a gunnery exercise conducted on the fo'c'sle of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) during their underway for Baltic Operations (BA... More
The force protection team, onboard Dutch ship HNLMS
The force protection team, onboard Dutch ship HNLMS Urk (M861), responds to an inbound fast attack craft during a training exercise as part of Baltic Operations 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual,... More
Dutch naval ship HNLMS Luymes (A803) comes alongside
Dutch naval ship HNLMS Luymes (A803) comes alongside Danish naval ship, HDMS Thetis (F357) to transfer materials for an upcoming training exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd year, ... More
The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS
The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG79) is underway during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance marit... More
Cmdr. Ron Rios, defense attache, U.S. Embassy, Tallinn,
Cmdr. Ron Rios, defense attache, U.S. Embassy, Tallinn, Estonia, and Lt. Cmdr. Justin Fisher, Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 officer in charge, greet the Prime Minister of Estonia, Taavi Rivas, center left, during a to... More
Oscar Austin's VBSS team participates in BALTOPS 2014
The guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) vessel, board, search and seizure team climbs aboard FGS Spessart during an exercise for Baltic Operations 2014. BALTOPS 2014 is an annual, multinational e... More
Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SW) Seth Crum fires
Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SW) Seth Crum fires a 25 millimeter gun mount aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) as part of a gunnery exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 201... More
BALTOPS 2014 - Defense imagery management operations center
Aviation Machinist's Mate Chief Kekoa Alip, Assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, rides in a C-130T Hercules aircraft loaded with sonobuoys to be used for Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOP... More
A MH-60R helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors
A MH-60R helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72), embarked on USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), performs flight operations in support of Baltic Operations 2014. Now i... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 leaves the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in the Baltic Sea to participate in a combined anti-s... More
An U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to
An U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Detachment 1, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 departs the flight deck of the U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a damage con... More
BALTOPS 2014 - Defense imagery management operations center
An U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, embarked aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), performs flight operations in the Baltic ... More
Cmdr. Ron Rios, defense attache, U.S. Embassy, Tallinn,
Cmdr. Ron Rios, defense attache, U.S. Embassy, Tallinn, Estonia, speaks with Estonian sailors including Capt. Sten Sepper, commander of the Estonian navy, during a tour of a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircra... More
An U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to
An U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 leaves the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in the Baltic Sea to participate in a combined anti-... More
Karlskrona BALTOPS kick off
Brig. Gen. Ola Truedsson (left), Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) deputy director, Peter Glimvall, lord mayor of Karlskrona, and Rear Adm. Richard Snyder (right), BALTOPS commander, meet with one another in front of... More
Multiple seaborne craft simulate an attack on German
Multiple seaborne craft simulate an attack on German ship FGS Spessart (A1442) during a fast intruder attack exercise as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. BALTOPS is a joint and combined exercise design... More
A MH-60R helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors
A MH-60R helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72), embarked on USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), performs flight operations in support of Baltic Operations 2014. Now i... More
Electronics Technician 1st Class Steven Lamont begins
Electronics Technician 1st Class Steven Lamont begins repairs on a high frequency transmitter during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Petty Officer Lamont is one of several reservists currently assigned to USS... More
Taavi Rivas, prime minister of Estonia, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew
Taavi Rivas, prime minister of Estonia, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Olson, Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 officer in charge, Lt. Cmdr. Justin Fisher, Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 officer in charge, Cmdr. Ron Rios, defense attache, U.... More
Dutch naval ship HNLMS Luymes (A803) comes alongside
Dutch naval ship HNLMS Luymes (A803) comes alongside Danish naval ship, HDMS Thetis (F357) to transfer materials for an upcoming training exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd year, ... More
The U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC
The U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is underway during Baltic Operations 2014 in the Baltic Sea June 15, 2014. Baltic Operations is a joint and combined exercise designed to enhance multi... More
A five-inch gun mount aboard the guided-missile destroyer
A five-inch gun mount aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) fires at a target as part of a gunnery exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an a... More
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Nadia King, assigned
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Nadia King, assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC20), observes HMS Montrose (F 236) and FGS Spessart (A1442), anchored in the Baltic Sea in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2... More
An U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to
An U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 lifts off the flight deck of the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in the Baltic Sea June 12, 201... More
The guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG
The guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) is underway during Baltic Operations 2014 in the Baltic Sea June 15, 2014. Baltic Operations is a joint and combined exercise designed to enhance multinati... More
Sailors prepare a MH-60R helicopter assigned to the
Sailors prepare a MH-60R helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 72) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS... More
Cmdr. Ron Rios, defense attache, U.S. Embassy, Tallinn,
Cmdr. Ron Rios, defense attache, U.S. Embassy, Tallinn, Estonia, speaks with Estonian sailors including Capt. Sten Sepper, commander of the Estonian navy, during a tour of a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircra... More
A MH-60R helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors
A MH-60R helicopter assigned to the Proud Warriors of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72), embarked on USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), shoots at a target with a 240 gun mount during a gunnery exercise as p... More
Multiple seaborne craft simulate an attack on Dutch
Multiple seaborne craft simulate an attack on Dutch ship HNLMS Luymes (A803) during a fast intruder attack exercise as part of Baltic Operations 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual, multinational e... More
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Olson, officer in charge of the "Pelicans"
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Olson, officer in charge of the "Pelicans" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 45, and Estonian sailors including Capt. Sten Sepper, Commander of the Estonian navy, tour a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol ai... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Mark Everett, Assigned
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Mark Everett, Assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, marks sonobuoys to be used for Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. In its 42nd year, Exercise BALTO... More
U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Sigui M.
U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Sigui M. Howard-Magras, assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), fixes a high frequency radio group amplifier aboard the ship in the Bal... More
Ships from various nations in the Baltic Region and
Ships from various nations in the Baltic Region and the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney begin the underway phase of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in it's 42nd year, BALTOPS is ... More
Ship's serviceman 3rd Class Christian Bennett and
Ship's serviceman 3rd Class Christian Bennett and electronics technician 3rd Class Sigui M. Howard-Magras, both assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC20), await for colors du... More
An aircraft flies by the guided missile destroyer USS
An aircraft flies by the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in the Baltic Sea June 12, 2014, after dropping a smoke target for a gunnery exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. BALTOPS... More
Onboard Dutch ship, HNLMS Friesland (P842), Georgian
Onboard Dutch ship, HNLMS Friesland (P842), Georgian and Dutch visit, board, search and seizure teams prepare for an upcoming boarding exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BAL... More
An U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to
An U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Detachment 1, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 is refueled by civil service mariners on the flight deck of the U.S. 6th Fleet command ship USS Mount Whi... More
BALTOPS 2014, US Navy Photo
USS Mount Whitney (LCC20), HMS Montrose (F236), and FGS Spessart (A1442), are anchored off the coast of Karlskrona, Sweden, in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an a... More
Swedish Brig. Gen. Ola Truedsson departs the U.S. 6th
Swedish Brig. Gen. Ola Truedsson departs the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC20) as Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014 comes to an end in Kiel, Germany. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS... More
Col. Jaak Tarien, left, commander of the Estonian air
Col. Jaak Tarien, left, commander of the Estonian air force, receives a tshirt from Sailors of the "Pelicans" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. In its 42nd year, Exercise BALTO... More
A five-inch gun mount fires a round during a gunnery
A five-inch gun mount fires a round during a gunnery exercise on the forecastle of the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) in the Baltic Sea June 12, 2014, during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014... More