BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2024) A Spanish Navy AV-8 Harrier from ESPS Juan Carlos (L 61) prepares to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), June 15, 2024, during a cross-deck evolution as part of Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) in the Baltic Sea. Wasp is underway in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations in support of the exercise BALTOPS 24 as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) support high-end warfighting exercises while demonstrating speed and agility operating in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Darren M. Moore)