090608-N-5650M-336 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2009) The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) leads an international formation of ships from 12 nations during the first day of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Rumbach/Released) BALTOPS 2009

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