160609-N-JH384-001 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2016) Landing Craft Air Cushion 86 prepares to depart amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall's (LSD 50) well deck to pick up and deliver Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles during exercise BALTOPS 2016, June 9. BALTOPS is an annually recurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate the capability and resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seamen Julio Martinez Martinez/Released)