An officer from the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) climbs into a motor whaleboat for transport to the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY as part of an exchange of observers and crewmen during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea
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