180602-N-XT273-684 LIEPAJA, Latvia (June 2, 2018) Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, meets with Raimonds Bergmanis, Latvian minister of defense, at Liepaja Naval Base during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018 in Liepaja, Latvia, June 2, 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and 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 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)