190616-N-AT530-1099 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) Capt. Brian J. Finman, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) FOUR, speaks with U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Alvin Bryant, right, executive officer of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a member of the Spanish military assigned to the 2nd Batallon De Desembarco, Brigada De Infanteria De Marina (2nd Landing Battalion, Marine Infantry Brigade), before amphibious operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) as part of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability among the 18 participating allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)