BORNHOLM ISLAND, Denmark June 9, 2018) Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, 6th Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, visits the crew of the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) in Bornholm Island, Denmark, June 9, during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.

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