190606-N-EI510-066 KIEL Germany (June 6, 2019 Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet and commander of Joint Forces Command Norfolk, talks to Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) before exercise BALTOPS 2019 in Kiel, Germany, June 6, 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 74th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partnered nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Barnes/Released)