Amphibious beach landing at Kallaste Beach, Estonia, BALTOPS 2019
190612-N-MD802-1913 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine la... More
Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Patrick M.
Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Patrick M. Miller, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2 instructor BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year ... More
A team of Norwegian explosive ordnancemen prepare to
A team of Norwegian explosive ordnancemen prepare to detonate a World War II-era, air-laid mine weighing approximately 1,000 pounds in the Baltic Sea. The team is operating as part of an 11-nation Mine Warfare ... More
BALTOPS 2019 Logo - A shield with flags and a map of europe
181217-N-FG909-0001 NORFOLK (Dec. 17, 2018) The exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 logo. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in N... More
BALTOPS 1 of 5 Things to Know
BALTOPS Social Media Graphic (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica L. Dowell)
190602-N-JX484-133 BALTIC SEA (June 2, 2019) Sailors
190602-N-JX484-133 BALTIC SEA (June 2, 2019) Sailors prepare to establish satellite communications from the missile deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely is underway on a regularly... More
190603-N-AT530-1028 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2019)
190603-N-AT530-1028 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 3, 2019) Lt. j.g. Isaiah Holloway stands watch in the pilot house of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), June 3, 2019.... More
BALTOPS 19 - USS MOUNT WHITNEY
Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), a Blue-Ridge class amphibious command ship, make final preparations before executing Exercise Baltic Operations 19 (BALTOPS) at Kiel, Germany, June 4, ... More
190605-N-LX838-0040 KIEL, Germany (June 5, 2019) U.S.
190605-N-LX838-0040 KIEL, Germany (June 5, 2019) U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Mark Wilhite, assigned to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, inspects electronic... More
Spanish Navy multi-purpose amphibious assault ship
Spanish Navy multi-purpose amphibious assault ship Juan Carlos I (L61), prepares to moor at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany in preparation of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019, June 5, 2019. BALTO... More
BALTOPS 2019, USS Mount Whitney in Kiel Germany
190605-N-MD802-1039 KIEL, Germany (June 5, 2019) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Quentin Woods, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, conducts a freshwater washdown of... More
190606-N-EI510-0028 KIEL Germany (June 6, 2019) U.S.
190606-N-EI510-0028 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 Maj. Gen. Stephen Nea... More
BALTOPS 2019 - USS FORT MCHENRY
The USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship, prepares to moor at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen in preparation for Exercise Baltic Operations 19 (BALTOPS), June 6, 2019. BALTOPS is the... More
II MIG COMMSRAT supports BALTOPS 19
Lance Cpl. Nello W. Miele, a combat mass communicator with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, Communication Strategy and Operations Co., collects video footage of NATO ships sitting pier side duri... More
Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet and commander of ...
KIEL Germany (Jun. 06, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet and commander of Joint Forces Command Norfolk, talks to Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mou... More
Leaders from several NATO nations attend a command
Leaders from several NATO nations attend a command conference during Baltic Operations 2019, at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany, June 7, 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in th... 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
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
190607-N-MD802-1020 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Vice
190607-N-MD802-1020 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, speaks with exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 commanders before a pierside press conference on Naval B... More
190607-N-JX484-072 BALTIC SEA (June 7, 2019) Cmdr.
190607-N-JX484-072 BALTIC SEA (June 7, 2019) Cmdr. Corey Odom (right) executive officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) and watch standers salute the Laboe Naval Memorial as the ship trans... More
The Spanish Navy multi-purpose amphibious assault ship
The Spanish Navy multi-purpose amphibious assault ship Juan Carlos I (L61), sits pier side at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany in preparation of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019, June 8, 2019. BAL... More
190608-N-MD802-1008 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish
190608-N-MD802-1008 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish Marines, assigned to 2º Batallon De Desembarco, Brigada De Infanteria De Marina (2nd Landing Battalion, Marine Infantry Brigade) prepare to embark on the... More
Spanish Navy multi-purpose amphibious assault ship
Spanish Navy multi-purpose amphibious assault ship Juan Carlos I (L61), sits pier side at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen in preparation of Exercise Baltic Operations 19 (BALTOPS) at Kiel, Germany, June 5, 2019. B... 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
190608-N-NX690-1013 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish
190608-N-NX690-1013 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
190608-N-IT235-078 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) German
190608-N-IT235-078 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) German Oceantugboat Spiekeroog (A1452) sits pierside awaiting the start of BALTOPS in Kiel, Germany June 8, 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused e... 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
190609-N-LX838-0007 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Gunner's
190609-N-LX838-0007 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Christina Nichols stands watch on the bridge of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as the ship gets un... More
190609-N-EI510-0015 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) The
190609-N-EI510-0015 KIEL, Germany (June 9, 2019) The Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) gets underway from Kiel, Germany, June 9, 2019 during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOP... More
Mount Whitney departs for BALTOPS 2019
The Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany to begin exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019, June 9, 2019. BALTOPS is the premier an... More
190609-N-AT530-1031 KIEL, GERMANY (June 9, 2019) Personnel
190609-N-AT530-1031 KIEL, GERMANY (June 9, 2019) Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Vadim Strelnikov observes as the Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen (F 311) departs Kiel, Germany for Ba... More
Navy’s Top Exploitation Unit in Baltic Sea for First Major Exercise
Lt. Spencer Johnson, CEXC platoon commander, discusses CEXC and Advanced Exploitation Capability (AEC) tools and skill sets with Commander, U.S. Second Fleet Vice Adm. Andrew "Woody" Lewis, Commander of Task Fo... 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
BALTOPS 2019, US Navy Photo
190609-N-LX838-0177 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2019) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) is underway at sunset in the Baltic Sea in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BAL... More
190609-N-FC670-091 TODENDORF, Germany (June 9, 2019)
190609-N-FC670-091 TODENDORF, Germany (June 9, 2019) Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, Commander, Task Force 162 Vice Adm. Andrew "Woody" Lewis, left, leading exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 is greeted b... 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 Op... More
190610-N-AT530-1011 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Boatswain’s
190610-N-AT530-1011 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Nicholas Allen gives signals to a crane operator during crane operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship US... More
190610-N-JX484-057 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) The
190610-N-JX484-057 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) fires a close-in weapons system (CWIS) during a live fire exercise in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019... More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to participate in Exercise Baltic Operations June 10, 2019. BALTOPS 2019 is an annual, joint and ... More
U.S. Sailors participate in a medical training drill aboard the Blue R...
BALTIC SEA (Jun. 10, 2019) U.S. Sailors participate in a medical training drill aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in the Baltic Sea, June 10, 2019, during exercise ... 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
U.S. Navy Cmdr. William Brown, vascular surgeon assigned to Naval Medi...
BALTIC SEA (Jun. 10, 2019) U.S. Navy Cmdr. William Brown, vascular surgeon assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, explains his procedure during a medical training drill aboard the Blue Ridge class command... 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
2nd MEB Participates in BALTOPS
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commanding general, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (left) and Rear Adm. Brad Skillman, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (right) conduct a commander’s update brief aboard the Bl... More
190611-N-JX484-106 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Cmdr.
190611-N-JX484-106 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Cmdr. Justin Hodges, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) observes a replenishment at sea with the German navy replenishment tan... 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
190611-N-LX838-0284 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Medical
190611-N-LX838-0284 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Medical personnel aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) conduct a mass casualty drill on the ship June 11, 2019. Mount Wh... More
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) A diver attached to Standing
BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) A diver attached to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) prepares an investigative dive during a mine countermeasure exercise in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOP... More
A Mk 18 Mod 2 is submerged of FSG Kronsort. The experimental
A Mk 18 Mod 2 is submerged of FSG Kronsort. The experimental Mine Countermeasures. Their experimentation objectives include collecting performance measurements in an operationally relevant environment for futur... 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
190611-N-JX484-005 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) The
190611-N-JX484-005 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) approaches the German navy replenishment tanker FGS Rhoen (A1443) for a replenishment at sea in support of Baltic... More
190611-N-AT530-1042 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Quartermaster
190611-N-AT530-1042 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Quartermaster 1st Class Warren Nash plots a fix as the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) participates in Baltic Operation... More
A team of researchers from the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), Ge...
TODENDORF, Germany (Jun. 11, 2019) A team of researchers from the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), German Naval Research (WTD 71), aboard FSG Konsort, conduct MCM Experimentations during BALTOPS 2019 using ... 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
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
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brendan Davies, an assaultman
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brendan Davies, an assaultman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo before an amphibious assault exercise aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship... More
190612-N-LX838-0007 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) Hospital
190612-N-LX838-0007 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Reece takes notes during a mass casualty exercise aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 2... More
190612-N-LX838-0140 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) The
190612-N-LX838-0140 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Baltic Sea in support of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS i... More
BALTOPS 2019 Photo of the Day June 12, 2019
A Norwegian Naval EOD Commando prepares robots to investigate suspicious objects from a safe distance during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is an opportunity to promote peace and security th... More
190612-N-AT530-1020 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) A landing
190612-N-AT530-1020 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) A landing craft utility (LCU) carrying U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exits the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibiou... 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 section attack scenarios as part of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS 2019 is the pr... More
BALTOPS2019 - A group of soldiers laying down in a field
190612-N-IT235-008 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). BAL... 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
BALTOPS 2019 - A group of people working on computers in a room
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
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
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
KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with
KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine layer/landing ship, ORP Gnie... More
190612N-OH194-0021 ECKERNFORDE, Germany (June 12, 2019)
190612N-OH194-0021 ECKERNFORDE, Germany (June 12, 2019) Members of U. S. Navy Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 and the British 24 Commando Royal Engineers participate in a simulated diver casualty and extra... More
BALTOPS 2019, US Marine Corps Photo
KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019) Romanian Marines with 307th Regiment secure a beach after embarking from the Lubin-class mine layer landing ship, ORP Gniezno during exercise Baltic Operations 2019 (BALTOPS) a... More
190612-N-MD802-1034 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12,
190612-N-MD802-1034 KALLASTE BEACH, Estonia (June 12, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Romanian Marines with 307 Regiment secure a beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine la... More
190612-N-NX690-0004 KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019)
190612-N-NX690-0004 KALLASTE, Estonia (June 12, 2019) A Polish Soviet Tracked Amphibious Transport delivers Romanian and U.S. Marines to Kallaste beach during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS ... More
U.S. Marines exit a Lighter Amphibious Assault Cargo
U.S. Marines exit a Lighter Amphibious Assault Cargo during an amphibious assault exercise for Baltic Operations. Service members from several NATO countries participated in a joint amphibious assault on Saarem... More
BALTOPS2019 - A soldier with a machine gun in a field
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). BALTOPS is the premier... More
190613-N-AT530-1075 BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2019) Lt.
190613-N-AT530-1075 BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2019) Lt. j.g. Marilu Veloria observes as the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) approaches the German navy Type 702 Berlin-clas... 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
190613-N-IT235-018 PUTLOS, Germany (June 13, 2019)
190613-N-IT235-018 PUTLOS, Germany (June 13, 2019) British Army Commandos from 7 Commando Battery Group, perform firing exercises with the 105mm Howitzer at the Putlo artillery base range in support of exercis... More
AALBORG, Denmark (June 14, 2019) Naval Air Crewman
AALBORG, Denmark (June 14, 2019) Naval Air Crewman (Operator) 2nd Class Erica Lopez, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, performs pre-flight procedures aboard a P-8A Poseidon aircraft, p... More
BALTOP 2019 Infographic
Building Blocks of BALTOPS 2019 infographic created to communicate units of the exercise.
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
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
A team of Norwegian explosive ordnancemen prepare to detonate a World...
TOTENDORF, Germany (Jun. 14, 2019) A team of Norwegian explosive ordnancemen prepare to detonate a World War II-era, air-laid mine weighing approximately 1,000 pounds in the Baltic Sea. The team is operating as... More
190614-N-AT530-1026 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) U.S.
190614-N-AT530-1026 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) U.S. Marines, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct an information exchange with Spanish marines assigned to 2nd Battalion De Desembarco, B... More
190614-N-EI510-0156 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) A MH-60
190614-N-EI510-0156 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) A MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 departs the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mo... More
190614-N-LX838-0005 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Vice
190614-N-LX838-0005 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, holds a meeting with Midshipmen and California State Maritime Academy students aboard the Blue Ridge-class com... More
A roughly 1,000 pound World War II-era air laid mine detonates in the ...
TOTENDORF, Germany (Jun. 14, 2019) A roughly 1,000 pound World War II-era air laid mine detonates in the Baltic Sea after being discovered by the BALTOPS 2019 Mine Warfare Task Group and being rigged for detona... More
BALTOPS 2019, US Navy Photogrpah
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Spartans" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 shoots an AGM-114N Hellfire missile during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 in the Balti... More
BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Royal Danish Navy patrol
BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Royal Danish Navy patrol frigate HDMS Thetis (F 357) assigned to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) simulates machine gun defense to an attack from a P2000 patrol ... More
190614-N-JX484-206 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Gunner's
190614-N-JX484-206 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Machilem Oliver observes as an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 departs the flight deck of the guided-... More
190615-M-BY563-0001 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) A Spanish
190615-M-BY563-0001 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) A Spanish Marine amphibious assault vehicle prepares to embark the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Th... More
190615-N-EI510-0382 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) A Military
190615-N-EI510-0382 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) A Military Sealift Command civilian mariner assigned to the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) guides a Lithuanian Air Force SAR ... More
DV-Day amphibious beach landing, Klaipeda, Lithuania, BALTOPS 2019
190616-M-ZL739-0069 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
190615-N-AT530-1141 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) U.S.
190615-N-AT530-1141 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2019) U.S. Marine Maj. Jeff Horne, executive officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is interviewed by media on the flight deck o... More
190615-M-QF372-1218 Lithuania (June 15, 2019) – A Merlin
190615-M-QF372-1218 Lithuania (June 15, 2019) – A Merlin helicopter hovers as British Royal Marines prepare to fast-rope onto the beach for an amphibious assault exercise for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 ex... More
A Spanish Marine stands on top of an amphibious assault
A Spanish Marine stands on top of an amphibious assault vehicle during the Distinguished Visitors Day for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 in Palanga, Lithuania, June 16, 2019. The Marines are part of the inter... 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
190615-N-MD802-1110 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019)
190615-N-MD802-1110 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit march to the beach from a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) boat as part of preparation for an amphibious assau... More
190615-M-ZL739-0026 PALANGA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019)
190615-M-ZL739-0026 PALANGA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) Several allied NATO nations participate in distinguished visitor day during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual mariti... More
Themes of BALTOPS 2019 - A poster with a map of the world and a captio...
BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and... More