BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2022) Sgt. Maj. Enrique Gato, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers remarks for the Thunder Chickens of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263's (Rein.) 70th anniversary aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 16, 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)