190616-N-EI510-0121 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2019) A Royal Marine landing craft vehicle attached to the Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Albion (L14) transits alongside the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) after a personnel transfer in the Baltic Sea 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 partnered nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Barnes/Released)