170603-N-JI086-441 SZCZECIN, Poland (June 3, 2017) Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO leadership hold a press conference with Polish media aboard the Danish Absalon-class combat support ship HDMS Absalon (L16) during the pre-sail portion of exercise BALTOPS 2017. The annual U.S.-led, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO-executed, multinational maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea region is designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability among its participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams/Released)