160609-N-KP948-005 BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2016) BALTOPS 2016 participants depart after a photo exercise June 9, 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 Seaman Alyssa Weeks/Released)