160610-N-PF515-001 BALTIC SEA (June 10, 2016) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transports U.S. Marines in preparation for an amphibious assault landing on the island of Uto, Sweden during BALTOPS 2016, June 10. 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 1st Class America A. Henry/ Released)