190607-N-NX690-1003 KIEL, Germany (June 7, 2019) Ships are moored pierside at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany in preparation for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. 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 partner nations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua M. Tolbert)

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