180603-N-XT273-043 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 3, 2018) The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) departs Klaipeda, Lithuania, June 3, 2018 during exercise Baltics Operations (BALTOPS) 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)