190608-N-MD802-1101 KIEL, Germany (June 8, 2019) Spanish marines assigned to 2nd Landing Battalion, Marine Infantry Brigade, embark the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) pierside on 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jack D. Aistrup/Released)