200615-N-BM428-0082 BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2020) The Royal Navy Duke-class frigate HMS Kent (F78), left, the Military Sealift Command Supply-class combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), the Blue Rdige-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), the Royal Danish Navy Absalon-class support ship HDMS Esbern Snare (L17) and the Swedish Royal Navy Visby-class corvette HMS Karlstad (K35) transit the Baltic Sea during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020, June 15, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, this year marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor/Released)