190615-M-QF372-1037 PALANGA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. David Jones, a mortar Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carries a 60 mm mortar tube while wading ashore in preparation for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 distinguished visitors day in Palanga, Lithuania, June 15, 2019. Service members from several NATO countries demonstrated their amphibious capabilities and cooperation in a unified amphibious assault in Lithuania for the exercise. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise. It is designed to improve training for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate resolve among allied and partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)