KIVIK, Sweden (June 9, 2022) Service members assigned to Royal Norwegian navy explosive ordnance disposal commando, 1st Platoon search for an underwater mine during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 9, 2022. BALTOPS 22 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 courtesy photo by SMJRODOPS Jan Eenling)