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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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