190606-M-OX257-0087 KIEL, Germany (June 6, 2019) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) moors at Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen in preparation for Exercise Baltic Operations 19 (BALTOPS), June 6, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)