190618-N-AT530-1228 BALTIC SEA (June 18, 2019) Chief Warrant Officer Gerren Alexander observes as Spanish navy combat rubber raiding crafts approach the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is an opportunity to promote peace and security through cooperation, collaboration, interoperability, and an unambiguous display of strength in the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Roys/Released)