180612-N-XT273-368 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2018) Rear Adm. Guy Robinson, OBE, Royal Navy, deputy commander of Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, meets with Turkish Capt. Serhat Demir, commanding officer of the Gabya-class frigate TCG Gediz (F495), during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe that is designed to enhance the flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)