190611-N-N1604-1107 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) The Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate Cristóbal Colón (F 105) conducts a naval gun fire support exercise during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 exercise. 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. (Photo courtesy of BLT. Joaquin Garat Loureiro (SP Navy), ESPS Cristobal Colon/Released)