190609-N-FC670-091 TODENDORF, Germany (June 9, 2019) Vice Adm. Andrew "Woody" Lewis, left, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet and Task Force 162 leading exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019, is greeted by Deputy Commander of the Bundeswehr Military Training Area (MTA) Putlos Capt. Birger Justen at MTA Todendorf during a field rotation to visit partner and allied forces from the BALTOPS Mine Warfare Task Group. 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe/Released)