190616-N-MD802-1394 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 15, 2019) U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Romanian marines with 307 Regiment secure the beach after disembarking from the Lubin-class mine layer/landing ship ORP Gniezno 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jack D. Aistrup/Released)