190612-N-AT530-1045 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2019) A landing craft utility (LCU) carrying U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Spanish Marines, assigned to 2nd Batallón De Desembarco, Brigada De Infanteria De Marina (2nd Landing Battalion, Marine Infantry Brigade), prepares to exit the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during 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 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)