190610-N-AT530-1302 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2019) Cmdr. Steve Schmidt, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), observes as the Spanish navy Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate Cristobal Colon (F 105) sails alongside Fort McHenry during an exercise as part of 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 partnered nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)