160606-N-JD217-003 BALTIC SEA (June 6, 2016) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Jacob Verschoor, from Scottsdale, Arizona, rides a rigid hull inflatable boat towards USS Truxtun (DDG 103) to pick up the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team for a VBSS exercise in support of Baltic Opertaions (BALTOPS) June 6, 2016. BALTOPS is an annual recurring multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability, enhance flexibility, and demonstrate the resolve of allied and partner nations to defend the Baltic region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Echerri-Dupree /Released)