NORWEGIAN SEA (March 2, 2024) A Swedish CB90-class fast assault craft, assigned to Sweden's 2nd Marine Battalion, enters the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall's (LSD 44) well deck for small boat operations during Steadfast Defender 24, March 2, 2024. Sweden is integrating with NATO forces during Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO's largest exercise in decades, continuing their long-standing partnership with the Alliance while showcasing NATO's ability to deploy forces rapidly to reinforce the defense of Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danielle Serocki)