BALTIC SEA (June 6, 2022) German, Finnish, Swedish, and U.S. aircraft fly in formation above the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it sails through the Baltic Sea during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Almagissel Schuring)