190611-N-N1604-1122 BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) Sailors aboard the Royal Norwegian Navy Mine Hunter HNoMS Rauma assist the landing and take off of a German helicopter during 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. (Photo courtesy of Emil Wenaas Larsen / Forsvaret / Norwegian armed forces/Released)