NORWEGIAN SEA (March 2, 2024) Two Swedish CB90-class fast assault crafts, assigned to Sweden’s 2nd Marine Battalion, prepare to launch from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall’s (LSD 44) well deck 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)