150610-N-IY633-041 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2015) – Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) boarding team members from Turkish ship TCG Göksu (F 497) board SNMG2 flagship USS Vicksburg (CG 69) during maritime interdiction training operations as part of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2015. BALTOPS is an annually recurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of Allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

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